The regulation of consumer credit has descended into chaos, leaving borrowers subject to information overload and lenders prey to red tape, says Richard Mawrey QC
Claims of dishonest conduct against lawyers are rising, and in the absence of a clear test, law firms should set out a careful risk management plan, say Fergal Cathie and Gaby Kaiser
Family courts have a wide choice of instruments to prevent child abduction but without further policy reforms these will not always afford sufficient protection, says Amendeep Gill
As the credit crunch bites harder,and recession looms large, what can we expect the insolvency landscape to look like over the next six months? asks Kathryn Tait
The Forced Marriage Act is seen as a potential minefield for many solicitors, but it is also a much-needed step in the right direction, says Cris McCurley
Surviving the liquidity crisis is all about sound management and continuing to provide quality advice, and firms following that old recipe should be able to survive the downturn. Jean-Yves Gilg reports on the mood in smaller and medium size firms in London
