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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

CMP Legal Shortlisted for Small Business of the Year Award

CMP Legal, a leading niche commercial law firm that specialises in corporate, commercial, dispute resolution and employment law has been shortlisted as a Finalist for the Small Business of the Year Award at the East Midlands Chamber Enterprising Women Awards 2023

Thrive Law bolsters core team

Leeds-based Thrive Law has expanded its core team with two new appointments.

Family of father who died after hospital discharge reach million pound settlement

The wife and two young children of a man who died after a heart attack have reached a £975,000 settlement with a Wakefield hospital trust that incorrectly discharged him

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.