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Andrew Leaitherland: Why DWF is not just a 'merger monkey'

DWF is not just a 'merger monkey' and deserves to be a top-20 UK law firm, its managing partner tells Manju Manglani

Enforcing squatters' human rights

Does the new law on criminal trespass have the potential for contravening a squatter's human rights? Sandra Clarke and Mark Pawlowski report

Weaved together: The link between partner goals and engagement

Tie partner performance goals to the firm's strategic initiatives to ensure everyone is moving in the same direction, say Rob Lees and August Aquila

Taking care: adequate funding will be essential if the new Care Bill is to be effective

Adequate funding will be essential to meeting the ambitious objectives of the new Care Bill, says Joanne Clement

Retail therapy: customer service will make your firm stand out

Customer service - and evidence that you take it seriously - will be what makes your firm stand out, says John Thomas as he explains the reasoning behind his organisation's new kite mark

Workshop: But do I need permission anyway?

Charles Mynors examines listed building consent and asks when your client really needs permission

Regulatory watch | New cost concerns

We all know our clients' rights, but do we know our own? Susanna Heley asks what can be done about the growing regulatory issues arising out of funding arrangements

European briefing | A new approach to disability discrimination

Two new ECJ cases demonstrate that the court will adopt a broad approach to discrimination. Sickness itself is not a disability, but it can be a cause, reports Paul Stanley