Gold blendWith ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why they took the plunge
Treasure islandDownbranding a service offering to appeal to the mass market provides lucrative new territory for law firms, says Douglas McPherson
Over-inflated assetsHMRC's proposals for the pre-eminence scheme are more likely to cause a whimper than a bang, says Simon Weil
X marks the spotA recent trust judgment in Jersey could see more settlors opting for the jurisdiction of the island over that of England, says Robert MacRae
Profile: Alasdair DouglasA more tailored approach should be taken to the regulation of law firms, the City of London Law Society's chairman tells Manju Manglani
Improper actsMichelle Chance, a partner at Kingsley Napley, discusses how UK firms can limit their liability for sexual harassment by fee-earners and clients