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Questioning assumptions

The Jackson reforms simply acknowledge that the ability to litigate at a proportionate cost should be available to both claimants and defendants, says Simon Gibbs

Professional negligence update

Victoria Brackett and Katie Papworth review cases involving compensation for financial advice, the extent of surveyors' duty of care to property buyers and the scope...

The famous 34

Thirty four organisations had applied to become alternative business structure by the end of the first week the SRA started operating as a licensing authority....

High stakes

Sandra Davis argues that our discretionary system of matrimonial finance is fairer than the alternatives

The day of reconciliation

The decision by the European Court of Human Rights' grand chamber in Al-Khawaja on Thursday has provided a tantalising peace offer in Britain's battle with...

Striking back

We may not be able to strike, but we can still fight for the Bar's survival, says Felix

Getting in shape

As we edge closer to the ABS era, James Holder considers what potential investors can expect from the fit and proper tests

British legal education needs updating

The UK cannot compete with America or the rest of the world unless it radically adapts its system, argues John Flood