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Is the hiring of senior foreign lawyers by Indian law firms a future trend?

By Shardul Shroff, Managing Partner, Amarchand Mangaldas

Clearly defined objectives are the key to a law firm's success

Will the government act on the Law Commission's proposals?

Chris Belcher considers the reform of the intestacy and family provision rules

More clients need to be encouraged to make an LPA

It is just over four years since we saw the change from enduring power of attorney (EPA) to lasting power of attorney (LPA) and my worry is, because of the change, fewer people than before are making powers of attorney.

Further decline in number of pupillages, report reveals

The number of pupillages being offered to young barristers has declined for the third year running, a report for the Bar Council has revealed.

LPO violinist in discrimination claim

A violinist suspended by the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) for calling on the Proms to cancel a visit by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra is claiming discrimination on the grounds of belief at an employment tribunal.

Guernsey Pensions

Guernsey will fight HMRC's proposals to curb its QROPS regime, says Peter Niven

Ministers resurrect plan to cut jury trials

Ministers have resurrected plans abandoned by former justice secretary Jack Straw to restrict jury trials for either-way offences, The Times has reported this morning.