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Founding member Burroughs Day leaves QualitySolicitors

South West law firm is latest to leave umbrella marketing network

Momentum for change in family mediation

A combination of mediation with legal advice would be an attractive offering for many clients, writes Karen Barham

Why delay in financial remedy cases?

District Judge Nigel Law is frustrated by the failure of solicitors to agree the value of properties owned by separating families before the first appointment

Contractual interpretation: It doesn't have to make sense

Matthew Wescott and John Bramhall consider the obstacles in the way of those seeking to persuade a court that a commercial contract is void for uncertainty

The consequences of Brexit for British football

The outcome of negotiations with the EU could have a significant effect on the ability of UK clubs to recruit talented players, says Dr Gregory Ioannidis

Elections, campaigns, and the Lobbying Act

The law on third-party campaigning should not act as a deterrent to genuine political participation, argues Angela Patrick

Last word: Criminal class

Attending a speed awareness course brings home to Richard Barr the need for drivers to be trained to be more aware of the unforeseen

All aboard the grand central express

A single, centralised exam must surely be fairer on prospective solicitors, says Jean-Yves Gilg