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The antediluvian state of divorce law

The unusual case of Owens v Owens only strengthens the arguments for reform, writes Pippa Allsop

When the litigation loser becomes the winner

The recent Marathon case is a message to any recipient of a part 36 offer to put financial motives to one side, writes Lesley Timms

Limited appeal of limited retainers

Even if care is taken to construct clear limits to a retainer, they may not withstand intense judicial scrutiny, warn Francesca Kaye and Ricky Cella

The first step to building exceptional relationships

Taking a technology-led approach to relationship planning can allow firms to develop stronger long-term connections with clients, advises Dave Harris

International pension issues on divorce

Charlotte Symes discusses the procedure for obtaining an English pension-sharing order where a couple have divorced abroad

Income generation for local authorities

Tiffany Cloynes considers the strategies local authorities can use to find all possible resources to help them deliver services effectively

A vision of the future

William Robbins looks at some of the practices and initiatives adopted by 'new law' firms to create a better experience for lawyers and clients

Agile thinking

A pioneer of flexible working, Janet Cooper OBE talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about promoting new working practices as a way to retain talented staff and proving that high-quality legal work can be produced outside the City