Commercial

Articles

6 Oct 2016

Are you ready for the new CPD system?

As solicitors prepare to switch to the continuing competence regime, Jennifer Williamson considers whether much will change in practice for the profession

29 Sept 2016

Bribery Act 2010: The story so far

The admittedly limited results under the Act so far should not engender any complacency in the commercial world, warns Khawar Qureshi QC

29 Sept 2016

Lottery winnings and syndicates

Who owns lottery winnings? Mark Pawlowski dissects the case law

27 Sept 2016

SPAs: Are warranties also representations?

Debbie King discusses recent case law on share purchase agreements and the payment of dividends, as well as the introduction of confirmation statements

14 Sept 2016

UK workers must not be left worse off post-Brexit, say trade union solicitors

The government must guarantee that employment rights will not be diluted as lawyers expect changes to existing legal system

12 Sept 2016

Consumerism in legal services is a morally bankrupt concept

Panels promoting consumerism in legal services are living in a parallel universe, says Kerry Underwood

7 Sept 2016

The world of contract work: Fitting in and making a splash

Freelancing is becoming an increasingly popular choice for lawyers looking to restore their work/life balance, but to succeed they will need to invest in their soft skills, advises Matthew Kay

5 Sept 2016

Slater and Gordon UK posts substantial losses

Managing director confident that firm's efforts are beginning to ‘bear fruit'