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Lawyer struck off for unregulated divorce practice

A family lawyer has been struck off after creating an unregulated online divorce service in order to avoid sharing the revenues with his firm.

How to beat endless court delays

Vanessa Asante encourages divorce lawyers to consider practical steps to avoid court delays

The march of the niche law firm

What induces specialist solicitors to leave large firms and set up small niche, boutique practices? Nicola Laver reports

The 'Corbygeddon' effect

The upsurge in wealthy clients seeking advice on moving money abroad means a greater appetite for legal advice on wealth protection in a matrimonial context, says Pippa Allsop

Holding back the tide

Who knew legal practice could be fun? W';re forever faced with depressing facts and figures around mental health, court closures and lack of resources, but growing numbers of solicitors are relishing the challenge of setting up their own niche practice to concentrate solely on their area of specialist expertise.

Kennedys promotes Suzanne Liversidge to first global managing partner

Kennedys has appointed long-serving insurance partner Suzanne Liversidge as its first global managing partner.

Diversity Access Scheme awards scholarships to 10 aspiring solicitors

The Law Society of England and Wales has awarded 10 scholarships through its Diversity Access Scheme (DAS).

Why can't lawyers give praise?

With lawyers at increasing risk of burnout, Dr Alicia Fortinberry asks why a simple morale-boosting method is being wilfully overlooked