The Legal Services Act heralds a new era in the delivery of legal services but it does not detract from the Bar's importance within the justice system as a whole, says Timothy Dutton QC
Cutbacks in public funding for family work threaten to undermine the assertion of individual rights, leaving the vulnerable inadequately protected, say Lucy Theis QC and Stephen Cobb QC
Surviving the liquidity crisis is all about sound management and continuing to provide quality advice, and firms following that old recipe should be able to survive the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the mood in smaller and medium size firms in London
The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley
As the credit crunch bites harder,and recession looms large, what can we expect the insolvency landscape to look like over the next six months? asks Kathryn Tait
