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The 'Corbygeddon' effect

The upsurge in wealthy clients seeking advice on moving money abroad means a greater appetite for legal advice on wealth protection in a matrimonial context, says Pippa Allsop

Holding back the tide

Who knew legal practice could be fun? W';re forever faced with depressing facts and figures around mental health, court closures and lack of resources, but growing numbers of solicitors are relishing the challenge of setting up their own niche practice to concentrate solely on their area of specialist expertise.

Is it possible to Monzo law?

We returned to the pros and cons of legal technology in the June/July issue, as the industry continues to wrestle with the critical balance between automation and personal legal provision.

Why ADR methods can never replace the true justice of legal aid

Proposals for a 'third way' to resolve low level family disputes involving children through an ADR model are doomed for lack of funding, says David Kirwan

No deal Brexit to cost Britain a future generation of lawyers and £3.5 billion in legal work

A no-deal Brexit could cost Britain's legal services sector £3.5 billion's worth of work – ten per cent more than an orderly Brexit, according to the Law Society.

SMEs lose out as legal system set up for big business, says research

Up to 2.4m small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), start-ups and the self-employed are being let down by the legal system and could be falling into a legal gap, according to research just published.

Michael Burne: A law firm, but not as we know it

Carbon Law Partners' founder wants to free lawyers from having to run law firms and focus on delivering great legal advice

Addressing the rehab paradox

NHS Resolution must resolve to change its stance on rehabilitation, argues Victoria Oliver