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11 Jan 2014

Spotlight | Eliot Kaye

Brave new world: Lawyer Eliot Kaye wanted to get ahead, so he made a sideways move into investment and accelerated his career. He talks to Jennifer Palmer-Violet

2 Jan 2014

Cell mate: does familiarity breed contempt?

Spreadsheets are used for probate, client databases, schedules and all sorts. They are prevalent and mostly understood but there are pitfalls to consider, says Mick Jones

18 Dec 2013

Full-time grown-up

Studying law for four years can only take you so far and nothing prepares you for your training contract, especially if it's also your first office job, says Pippa Allsop

11 Dec 2013

Chain reaction

Everyone networks to thrive professionally but are people making the most of their online profile and connections, asks Geraint Jones

5 Dec 2013

Win, lose or draw

Bypassing litigation through mediation can save taxes, costs and emotional damage, as well as avoiding an 'all or nothing' outcome, says Lloyd Junor

11 Nov 2013

Are you being served?

Picture your next client, find them then start a conversation about what you do, but don't forget about your existing contacts, says Douglas McPherson

30 Oct 2013

Show your best side

It's time for private client lawyers to identify their USP and sell themselves as well as their services. ?Jennifer Palmer-Violet reports ?

28 Oct 2013

Tablets and other placebos

Using personal devices in the workplace could be risky business if your firm doesn't have an up-to-date policy in place, says Mick Jones