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Frenemies or business partners? Law firms, ALSPs and the Big Four

Ther';s plenty of scope for growth if firms prove their cross-border worth and work on pricing and service delivery, explains Jim Leason

CMA orders developers to remove 'unfair' ground rent contract terms

CMA believes contract terms which double ground rent every 10 or 15 years break consumer protection law

NatWest faces landmark FCA prosecution for ML breaches

The FCA is prosecuting NatWest for money laundering breaches, causing shockwaves across the financial community.

Covid-19 stifles law firm M&A activity

Mergers have dropped to a nine-year low, reflecting caution in the covid-19 environment, according to accountancy firm Hazlewoods

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Non-law at Shoosmiths

SME bank disputes

A greener strategy: Broadening the horizon

The unique role of law firms puts us at the heart of the sustainability drive, says Maria Connolly