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Women in law: learning from the legal pioneers

With more women than men entering the profession, the battle must move to representation at higher echelons and to unravelling a system not fit for purpose, says Dana Denis-Smith

Funding for inquests: giving families a voice

Non means-tested legal aid funding for inquests would encourage safer practices as well as allow families to be represented, argues Alice Stevens

No more blame game: the end of 'unreasonable behaviour' divorces

No-fault divorce will help reduce conflict and speed up family proceedings, says David Kirwan

The unearthly appeal of the rule of law

Alan Larkin reflects on the theatre that is family law, where chaos forever attempts to disrupt the orderly framework of the law

Rise in drawings exceeding profits at mid-tier firms

A recent survey has revealed that 16% of respondents from mid-tier firms reported that partners' drawings exceeded profits for two consecutive years.

Should you be part of a free will-writing scheme?

Before getting involved in a charity's will scheme, make sure this is part of a focused plan on both sides, says Gary Rycroft

Taming technology and making an ally of regulation

Hart Brown's CEO Nigel Maud shares his enthusiasm for technology as a tool allowing lawyers to deliver expertise and focus on clients

The client experience: look beyond your legal skills

Clients only want one thing, says Russell Conway, but you have to make them trust you first