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It's good to talk: financial planning and wills

Following a recent report, Matthew Duncan reflects on how the British reserve may be impacting the probate process

New initiative launched to tackle abusive behaviour at the bar

Barristers have been urged to back a new initiative aimed at tackling abusive behaviour and improve the culture at the bar

Professional conduct and proportionality: a fine balance

Susan Humble considers the challenge faced by disciplinary boards in balancing the interests of a diverse public against those of the profession's 'rotten apples'

Expert evidence and remote hearings

Expert evidence must be utilised carefully, particularly during remote hearings, as Richard Boyle and James Yapp explain

Lockdown success: Firms reward staff with bonuses

Firms have performed well despite challenging conditions

Unlocking knowledge

An eventful year has created a more open, diverse and and democratic profession, says Jenny Hotchin

Overworked conveyancers at breaking point

Residential conveyancers are struggling to cope with the covid-19 property boom 

The calamity of complex laws

A mandate to simplify the court rules has been followed by increasing complexities excluding ordinary people from accessing justice, says Charles Harris QC