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The Barbie and Ken dilemma: cohabitation rights in modern Britain

Filomena Sterkaj takes a deep dive into the murky waters of cohabitation law, inspired by the popular Barbie movie

Essex law firm announces qualification of trainee solicitor into dispute resolution team

Birkett Long LLP is delighted to announce the expansion of its Dispute Resolution team as Charlotte Burkert qualifies into the team as a solicitor

Obelisk is latest legal business to achieve B Corp status

Even though there are over 1,500 B Corps in the UK, fewer than 1% are in legal services

Survey reveals the 10 most important soft skills for a successful law career

There has been a shift in the demand for workplace skills in recent years Whilst an in-depth knowledge of the law is fundamental to a career in the legal sector, soft skills are not something to be overlooked.

Are you right-sourcing?

Lawyers across the board, are grappling with a challenging future Change is needed to thrive. However, a question all legal professionals should be asking themselves is: are our teams right-sourcing? Alexandra Morris explains.

The rights of travellers facing eviction from public land

Michael Imperato and Jack Felvus examine a significant case for the rights of travellers –  and for local authorities when undertaking evictions

9 in 10 small law firms optimistic about future despite financial headwinds, NatWest survey finds

Published today (1st September), NatWest's ninth Legal Report looks at the financial health of 68 SME law firms

WFW advises BW Energy on US$80m prepayment facility for Golfinho oil field offshore Brazil

Watson Farley & Williams advised BW Energy on offtake arrangements and Mattos Filhos acted as Brazilian legal counsel, advising BW Energy on acquisition documentation and intercompany financing arrangements