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Our representative body is dividing us into premier and second division solicitors

Why should property lawyers with decades of experience in conveyancing be vetted 'before they can use Chancery Lane's new portal, asks Howard Salter

International surrogacy laws are not keeping up with changing social patterns

In the absence of harmonised rules, the difference in worldwide approach will continue to cause legal confusion and complication as surrogacy becomes commonplace, say Claire...

Small and mighty: bigger isn't always better in criminal legal aid

The government may want to hand ?out criminal legal aid contracts to fewer, bigger firms, but smaller practices with lower overhead costs are arguably in...

Talent quicksand: Why law firms should provide new career paths

Is the traditional career model for lawyers dead? Rachel Brushfield and Mitch Kowalski explore why law firms need to break away from linear career paths

Busman's holiday

It starts out as a new easy life abroad but there's plenty to be cautious about when setting up a business, says Kirsty MacDonald

Firms should embrace corporate governance as a matter of course

Your practice may not be a zombie firm but it will still have to evolve to meet the 'challenges of the new legal services environment,...

Insolvency law update

The courts are directors' liability, say Denise Fawcett

Blurring the lines

The market will continue to drive demand for specialists in advocacy and specialists in litigation, says Jeremy Robson