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Civil procedure, the CPR and the principles of the law of contract

In the second article of his three part review, DAS LawAssist consultant David Chalkoutlines the relationship between the general law of contract and the rules applicable in civil procedure. Here he finds original settlements can be overturned when there is an unknown mental capacity of the claimant

Sean Connolly: How global client teams can improve firmwide revenues

Sean Connolly reveals to Manju Manglani how Mayer Brown's global client-team programme helped it to beat pre-crisis revenues and profits

Pre-nups on the up

More clients understand the benefit in preparing pre-nuptial agreements should the worst happen, says Sarah Balfour

What lies beneath

Unconscious bias can influence recruitment processes to the detriment of both individuals and companies, argues Snéha Khilay

Regulating is a losing game

Stuart Bushell discusses the latest SRA reforms on PII that have left stakeholders understandably divided

Working together from the bottom up

Partners must lead by example to instil a winning mentality across all levels of their firm so everyone can reap the rewards, says Tony Brown

Getting without-notice non-molestation applications back on track

Solicitors have forgotten what is required of them when it comes to ex parte applications, believes District Judge Nigel Law

Take action on trusts before changes to IHT

Draft legislation is expected with a December Autumn Statement, so allow time for changes to be made and backdated, says John D Bunker