To keep pace with business in an ever more competitive environment there is a rapid evolution from everything being bespoke, to commercial transactions being organised into a service continuum. Many commercial transactions follow the same pattern, and have the same structural framework. The ability to provide a service structure integrating business processes and legal service […]
Over half (51%) of law firms are pinpointing the adoption of new technology as one of their biggest challenges over the next two to three years, according to research by Smith & Williamson. Tech adoption has catapulted up the list of priorities of decision-makers. The 2016 Smith & Williamson law survey highlighted it as only […]
Below Mark Klein, General Counsel at Burford Capital, explores five reasons GCs need to take a closer look at litigation finance in order to avoid unexpected surprises. Litigation finance is becoming an increasingly important part of the commercial litigation landscape: according to a 2017 survey conducted by Burford Capital, the number of lawyers in the […]
While housing has been high on the political agenda recently, and significant focus was given to it in the Autumn budget, specialist lawyers ask whether the new measures go far enough, particularly with regards to affordable housing. It was confirmed that, following the Prime Minister’s October announcement, a further £2bn of funding would be given […]
Whilst encouraged by the Government’s response to many of the recommendations in the Lammy Review, the Bar Council recently expressed disappointment that key opportunities to address diversity in the judiciary have been missed. Chair of the Bar Council’s Equality & Diversity Committee, Robin Allen QC, said: “It is critical to the public’s confidence in our […]
With ongoing controversy surrounding the SFO's conduct in the Libor trials - particularly around the use of an expert witness that turned out to be texting individuals outside the court to clarify basic points - below noted legal commentator Dominic Carman delves deep into the matter. The Court of Appeal have raised serious concerns about […]
Leading divorce lawyer firm Moore Blatch is calling for legislation that will allow ‘No fault divorces’ as it would mean many divorces have a more harmonious outcome, something that is critically important where children are involved. In addition, it could dramatically cut legal fees. Moore Blatch wants to see laws passed that allow for divorce […]
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