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Leniency for drug mules: not just what they've done but who they are

Fairness dictates that judges should take account of family circumstances in the sentencing of drug mules who are sole or primary carers for dependent relatives, says Alured Darlington

Property Focus | Landlords beware: no guarantees after a material variation

The judgment in Topland provides a timely reminder to commercial property landlords and their lawyers who have guarantees in place against their tenants, says Nikolas Ireland

Merger suitor: Growing a law firm through mergers

Vicky Brackett shares how she is fulfilling Thomas Eggar's growth strategy through mergers

Organic strategy: Increasing revenues without a merger

John Cahill discusses how his focus on people, product and profitability has resulted in a substantial growth at Stewarts Law without a merger

Management opportunities and challenges in a merged law firm

By Andrew Hedley, Director, Hedley Consulting

Greek practice: taking your country's rules across the EU

That different states have different rules for professionals is a barrier to a single market, says Paul Stanley NO, but it is unavoidable

Scottish solicitors vote against separate representation

Move defeated by wider than expected margin of 847 to 671

Take a SIPP

Self-invested personal pensions have attracted much interest, primarily because they offer great flexibility when saving for retirement, says Katy Barnard