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Breaking down the barriers

For most younger lawyers, it's difficult to think about the profession as other than LGBT friendly, but that shouldn't be taken for granted, says Pippa Allsop

The limits of litigation funding

Katie Alexiou and George Williamson explain how litigation funding can help in a family law context, albeit with limitations

Regulatory supervision at the crossroads

Legal Services Board chair Dr Helen Phillips talks to Jean-Yves Gilg about improving regulation, the role of representative bodies, and the super-regulator's latest plans to enhance professional competence

Counting the days: Designing a flexible holiday policy

Four years after the introduction of a flexible-holiday policy in his firm, Ashtons Legal managing partner Edward O'Rourke reflects on how it has benefited both staff and the business.

Trauma room: dealing with the personal impact of abuse cases

Lawyers dealing with traumatic cases can be vulnerable to secondary stress, a psychological disorder that any responsible law firm should take seriously, says Jonathan Wheeler

Price of success: the hidden costs of financial dispute resolution hearings

FDRs were going to make divorce proceedings fairer and faster but instead they have led to mechanical lawyering; divorce lawyers must now offer better solutions for clients, says James Pirrie

Charitable gifts in wills: should solicitors be 'making the ask'?

There are many reasons why private client solicitors should not be afraid of asking clients whether they would like to leave a legacy in their wills, says Gary Rycroft

Seeing through price transparency

Canny conveyancers have long understood the benefits of price transparency, argues Paul Hajek; it's just a shame the regulators still don't see how informed consent is nothing without context