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'We haven't got a clue what we're doing' after Mitchell, former FOIL president says

Leading silks discuss setting up arbitration scheme to bypass clogged-up courts

Setting yourself apart from the crowd: marketing tips for private client practices

Strong relationships remain the mainstay of new business, but an effective online presence and good use of social media can certainly help, says Suzy Ashworth

Contentious probate update

Penelope Reed QC considers issues of capacity in Simon v Byford and forgery in ?Watts v Watts as she rounds up the latest in contentious probate

Pricing yourself into the market

Kim Tasso considers how firms should pitch their pricing strategy so that it is both competitive and affordable

Growth strategies for progressive private client practices

Firms need to operate as businesses, embrace a clear value pricing strategy and undertake effective marketing if they are to succeed, says Viv Williams

Practitioners and the public deserve clarity on prenups

The Law Commission's report on matrimonial property, needs and agreements was a huge anti-climax, says Judith Fitton

One size does not fit all: commercialisation of legal services

The commercialisation of legal services is in danger of devaluing the profession, says Helen Starkie, but private clients still benefit from the personal touch

Three-point turn: disguised salary, significant influence and capital contribution

Junior LLP members may be facing disproportionately higher risks as they are asked to inject a significant amount of capital, without a commensurate increase in their influence, say Phillip D'Costa and James Harrison