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How to respond to an investigation by the SRA and proceedings before the SDT

1st February 2017
Jonathon Goodwin has been involved in Solicitors Regulation for more than 20 years having prosecuted on behalf of the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) and its predecessors, and has been involved in some of the leading cases relating to solicitors’ regulation. Here he offers invaluable insight into how to act when under investigation; he quotes: “The […]
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Sakate Khaitan on Insurance, Investments and India

1st February 2017
Being the sixth largest economy in the world, India is rapidly expanding and becoming an appealing place for foreign investment, but in some ways, has developments to make until it matures like other competitive international markets. We speak with Sakate Khaitan, who spends his time in both UK and India, and expands on what India […]
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Lucy Lazzeri on Riding the Rails at High Speed 1

1st February 2017
Public transport can have a love-hate relationship with the public, but when you consider the cogs involved to maintain a smooth transition, for corporation and customers alike, you realise the heavy responsibility and work involved. The UK rail services have not had the best welcome into 2017, with high profile strikes continuing to make national […]
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A Run for Your Money: Oliver Jones on Costs Law

1st February 2017
Settling fees and costs between different parties can become a sensitive issue, especially when that money is so important and crucial to the litigant. We speak with Senior Associate Oliver Jones, who has extensive experience in costs law; he enlightens us on the updated regulations which have shaped the way he has practised and the […]
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Brexit, Protectionism and Trade Agreements

1st February 2017
Bridging the gaps between the oceans, globalisation has arguably been the pinnacle of global development and has enabled the human race to rapidly advance and work together to achieve what once was deemed impossible. The vital component of achieving such advancement came from the age-old practice of trade. International trade has allowed the globe to […]
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Law of the Lands: Anne Elliott on Agriculture

1st February 2017
The British farming industry is preparing itself for a ride, as the UK begins its journey towards exiting the EU. Some were eager to leave based on the hope of regaining control of British farming and now as Parliament sets out to implement Article 50, farmers and agricultural workers await on the changes in law. […]
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International Trade and How It Is Changing

1st February 2017
During the 25 years of his experience, throughout Europe and in the US, Renaud Roquebert has witnessed and taken part in some of the major global economic events: the inception of emails and the internet for everybody, the dot com boom and bust, the dramatic increase of globalisation and cross border trade, the enlargement of […]
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Rights in the Workplace: The Importance of Employment Law

1st February 2017
We spend a huge chunk of our time at work, so ensuring our workplace addresses our needs is vital as it will result in a reciprocated movement:  a happy workplace environment produces a thriving business. We speak to Lili Norris, whose approach to the field of Employment Law is very pragmatic and people oriented. She […]
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Ellen Zimiles on Financial and White Collar Crime

1st February 2017
The impact of the crimes committed by corporations, business and institutes will affect more than a few people and so regulations are expected to be finely tune. Fortunately, this month we speak with an expert in financial crime, Ellen Zimiles, who reveals laws protecting indirect associated individuals in financial crime. She also touches on changes […]
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Corporate Ethiopia: How Employment Law has Developed

1st February 2017
There are topical discussions to how Africa is becoming the hub for corporations and development, and though the continent’s constant battle with poverty and economic development is not yet over, many countries in Africa have come a substantial way. We speak to Taffesse Yirga on employment law in Ethiopia, the challenges it presents and how […]
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