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What Opportunities do Emerging Markets Present for Law Firms?

1st February 2017
On the global stage, UK law firms have long been a force to be reckoned with. Our legal sector is one of relatively few sectors where the UK is a genuine world leader. But just how much of an export success story is it, and in what areas is there still further scope for greater […]
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Nicholas Pryor on The Power of Mediation

1st February 2017
Not everyone fully understands the benefits mediation can offer to those in a legal predicament. Often disallowing matters to become more heated and proceeding to court, mediation can be the perfect way to resolve legal disputes, in a calm manner. This month, we speak with Nicholas Pryor, who was one of the first to embrace […]
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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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