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Domestic Abuse Bill: a missed opportunity to help victims access legal aid

Instances of domestic abuse have increased exponentially during lockdown

Lessons from a penitent

It's hard to say sorry. We lawyers tend to find it harder than most to apologise – it's not naturally in our nature 

When no publicity is better than bad publicity

Tracey Calvert raises crucial questions for firms in light of further SRA restrictions on targeted advertising

Wright Hassall: a local legend

As Wright Hassall's managing partner, Sarah Perry has a clear vision – to be the biggest and best full-service law firm in the region. Rachel...

It's your attitude: making flexible working succeed

Dana Denis-Smith considers how firms must adapt to meet staff expectations in the post-pandemic world of work

Support for solicitors when they need it most

Nick Gallagher reflects on how the pandemic has helped The Solicitors' Charity develop the support it offers

Survey highlights challenges faced by medium-sized firms during pandemic

Drop in average net profit margin blamed on increase in cost of PII cover and additional IT spend

Decoding the relationship between formal and informal justice

Tony Guise wonders how likely it is that Sir Geoffrey Vos' ambitious plans will come to fruition