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Brexit is not in the interest of the family lawyer

Since 2001, when Brussels I regulation arrived on our shores as the first attempt to synchronise laws between EU countries, family lawyers have tended to greet each new EU convention with some hesitation and suspicion.

Don't segregate the rich from the 'poor' in your waiting area

While some have suggested Russell Conway should split the private and legal aid clients up, the proposition has never seemed attractive

LSB: South East-based consumers paying legal services premium

Firms quote lower prices in deprived areas compared with more affluent areas, across all practice areas

HMRC retrieves over £150m in unpaid capital gains tax

Chancellor's refusal to reduce CGT for investors maintains pressure on buy-to-let sector

Panama Papers: 'The law firm equivalent of Edward Snowden'

Law firms urged to learn from Mossack Fonseca's cyber security practices

A time of change

As ideological concerns, Latin American resentment and military intervention in the Middle East eroded US influence in Latin America, China has swept in and set itself up with a seat at the table

Panama papers: HMRC could use 'illicitly sourced' information to launch investigations

Clients who believe their confidentiality is assured are at increased risk of discovery, says lawyer

Challenging year ahead for firms despite 2015 growth

Firms struggle to deliver growth levels achieved over last two years