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Richard Williams: Why law firm CEOs should be accountants

Richard Williams tells Manju Manglani why accountants are better suited than lawyers to lead law firms through strategic change

Walker Morris joins Co-op in personal injury cull

Leeds firm to shed 48 staff, blaming LASPO and 'continuing turmoil'

Profound thought

What impact is global tax transparency and anti-abuse regulation having on private wealth? Marcus Hinkley answers some common questions notably about the Asian market

Co-op refuses to confirm personal injury redundancies

Restructuring to begin next year as new management takes over

'Very big, catastrophic failures' over next 12 months, APIL president predicts

Stockwell concerned at SRA's lack of resources to monitor conflicts of interest

Deprivation of liberty: current approach leaves vulnerable clients with limited protection

Disabled clients have been left with no meaningful right to liberty following the emergence of the 'relative normality' concept and the introduction of an able-bodied comparator, says Laura Davidson

Things can only get better, but not just yet

There may be more solicitors than ever but the number of firms will continue to decline

Gold nuggets: acquiring troubled law firms

A legal services landscape littered with the barely breathing bodies of distressed competitors presents opportunities for well-managed and well-financed firms, says Mark Feeney