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Losing interest: advising clients about claims for interest

The difficulties in estimating the rate which your clients may be able to claim interest should be no barrier to you advising about the option,...

Technology | Why Big Data is a big deal for law firms

As Big Data becomes an all pervasive concept law firms need to review their client data, storage and management systems, says Damian Blackburn

Peace and love: family arbitration

Saurabh Bhagotra explores the benefits of arbitration in resolving family disuptes

Order in chaos: Why law firms' sector strategies don't work

Mark Brandon discusses the pitfalls of law firms' love affair with sectors

Up, up and away: pilot trusts

Chris Thurlow explains the many benefits of pilot trusts

Deprivation of clarity: Mental Capacity Act

The Mental Capacity Act was intended to provide a clear framework for the protection of vulnerable individuals. ?Five years on, the results are mixed, ?says...

Unlocking potential: payment protection litigation after the Harrison settlement

The out-of-court settlement last month in the only PPI misselling case the Supreme Court was due to consider will make it difficult for future claims...

Individual implications of ABS conversion

Long lock-in clauses and loss of influence over the decision-making process are only some of the issues individual partners need to consider before converting their...