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Watchdog finds CPS victim policies not followed in a third of cases

Concerns already highlighted by internal review but DPP says more can be done

Estate administration best practice roundtable: Best of Intentions

When someone leaves a will, how do you know you have the right one? Or that the beneficiaries are who they say they are -...

Good vibrations

A global outlook will be integral to successfully managing private wealth in 2016 as the feel good vibes of post-2008 stabilisation continue

Dual contracting: Lord Falconer chases government over wasted tax payer money

NAO must ensure the interests of the taxpayers have been properly safeguarded, says Labour's justice secretary

Solicitors and barristers cautious over Lord Justice Jackson's fixed costs recommendations

Fixed costs for complex cases deemed 'totally inappropriate' and may prevent legitimate claims being pursued, say the Law Society and Bar Council

Improved health and safety sentencing guidelines begin to bite

New guidelines represent a 'sea change', lawyers warn corporate clients

A good fit: merging firms should consider culture compatability

Firms need to consider whether their cultures are compatible when planning a merger, explains Mark Jones

If trust is expected, trust must also be given

By Louise Fleming, Partner, Aretai Consulting