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Young lawyers adding value

Louisa Nye sees first-hand the varied contribution the young Bar makes to the legal sector and justice system, so the perception of it as naïve is misplaced

The War | August 8, 1914

Since we wrote last week on "War and Peace" the catastrophe has fallen. Europe in its madness has determined on general war, and Great Britain, owing to one compelling fact, has become involved.

Public Interest Lawyers' legal aid contract scrapped

Legal aid not designed to fund 'spurious cases' against our 'brave armed forces,' says Lord Chancellor

Bribery Act: When are 'adequate procedures' adequate enough?

Five years after the introduction of the Act, it has become clear that compliance is far more than just a box-ticking exercise, write Jonathan Pickworth, Deborah Williams, and Rebecca Findlay

'Just in time' is a must for a global legal business

Contrary to the common view point, efficiency should be the by-product of a law firm's drive to deliver the best possible service to clients, and not the other way round

How UK law firms could lead in Europe

Iain Miller considers the restrictive regulatory environments of EU member states

Unreasonable changes?

Georgia Francis considers the costs and consequences of fund switching in personal injury claims

Managing merger risks

Mergers can offer great rewards, but firms must be prepared to undertake due diligence, invest in a shared culture, and walk away if the risk is too high, advises Tina Williams