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Divorcing with dignity: the collaborative approach to family law

Katie Kilburn explains how an approach known as 'collaborative law' can help support families dealing with divorce

Overcoming the challenges of virtual mediations

Susannah Foden shares her top tips for a successful virtual mediation

Expect an increase in business insolvencies

Solicitor fined after sale of elderly client's property to 34-year-old fraudster

The solicitor acted for both parties to the transaction where a 'clear conflict' existed

SRA plans to cut compensation fund opposed

SRA plans to cut the maximum compensation fund from £2m to £500,000 face rejection by the LSB

Accessing intergenerational energy

Nicola Jones explores how Gen Z and millennial colleagues can help ease the transition out of lockdown

Partners in crime?

Susanna Heley considers that clients may not be the only victims when a trusted partner commits fraud.

Litigation firms 'expected' to have links with costs lawyers

A Senior Courts Costs Office decision has emphasised that firms should employ costs lawyers or risk paying a heavy financial price