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The practice start-up check list – part II

All firms need a business plan, explains Alex von der Heyde, and in part II of this series, he considers two critical aspects facing any new practice: money and authorisation

The practice start-up check list – part I

At Esterase we work with many start-up practices. Creating your own business is an exciting prospect but simply being an expert in your field of law is no guarantee of success, explains Alex von der Heyde

John's blog

Meritocracy, diversity, nepotism and trendy hipster lawyers

Explaining persistent symptoms from mild head injuries

Only qualified clinical neuropsychologists can carry out medico-legal evaluations of cognitive functioning, clarifies Dr Linda Monaci

Paralegal paradox: a lawyer by any other name?

CILEx launches enquiry to understand what the title will mean in the future. Laura Clenshaw reports

Instant injustice

We need more than fine words and 'fine-tuning' for family law reform, says Marilyn Stowe

Fixed retirement age is outdated

Although the fixed retirement age was abolished in 2009, some employers can set a compulsory one if clearly justified.

Linklaters' gender diversity aim is an easy feat

Barbara Hamilton-Bruce believes the Magic Circl';s target for more females at partnership level is artificial