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Going it alone: facing the family court without legal representation

The growing numbers of litigants in person in the family courts is having a major impact on the dispute resolution process in general and on those involved in particular, including lawyers, says Carla Ditz

Paul Harvey: Picking up the Tesco law challenge

Morrisons Solicitors' managing partner tells Jean-Yves Gilg about his firm's steps from high-street private client practice to resilient full-service business

Survival kit: Planning a successful merger

A decision to merge with another firm must be based on realistic aspirations and carefully planned as part of a clear development strategy, say Howard Hackney and Barry Wilkinson

Why lawyers need to develop soft skills

It started with the Legal Services Act and the financial downturn. Now, with the advent of technology and changing consumer habits, lawyers are finally taking business skills a lot more seriously, says Edward O'Rourke

Nearly half of law firms now set up as corporate entities

Decline in traditional partnerships suggests new approach to legal business

Law Society 'wrong' to oppose regulatory reforms

Former SRA policy director urges Chancery Lane to embrace independence agenda

Diversity scorecard: influencing positive change in law firms

Dr Kate Cook considers how the centenary of some women gaining the right to vote is inspiring the next generation of law professionals

Diversity scorecard: influencing positive change in law firms

Dr Kate Cook considers how the centenary of some women gaining the right to vote is inspiring the next generation of law professionals