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A simple solution to accelerating costs recovery

John M Hayes and Fee Solutions Ltd hope that their partnership will assist solicitors in negotiating swift and effective costs settlements

Independent menace

Solicitor advocate Lionel Blackman tells John van der Luit-Drummond why he felt compelled to stand against the Lord Chancellor as an independent candidate in the general election following fears a Conservative government would scrap Labour's Human Rights Act

All in one place

The Consumer Rights Act 2015 succeeds in consolidating consumer legislation and providing real rights of redress, says Jonathan Silverman

Machines v humans: The division of labour in the new legal workplace

Chrissie Lightfoot considers how to create harmony between AI, human and hybrid legal talent in the law firms of the future

Budgeting for barristers

Having an overall case plan and providing a costs budget is a new experience for many barristers, and one that chambers are approaching in different ways, says Sue Nash

Take stock of your technology strategy

Firms replacing their practice management systems should take advantage of the opportunity to review their technology requirements, advises Damian Blackburn

Life partner: The four stages of a partner's career

Understanding the four stages of partners' careers is key to improving their contribution to your law firm, say Mike Mister and Rob Lees

Associate Announcement: Jack Berkovi's guide to the Client relationship journey

By Gower Publishing