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Legal Services: No surprises

The Legal Services Bill contains few departures from the earlier White Paper. But it is no less far-reaching for its lack of the unexpected
5 minute read

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Employment: Absent without leave

To avoid claims, employers must be aware of disability discrimination requirements when dealing with unexplained absenteeism
4 minute read

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Commentary: Will flying in Segal give Freshfields' insolvency a lift?

Rare restructuring move could produce dramatic results for Freshfields
3 minute read

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Scotland: High Energy

A vibrant oil and gas sector has Scotland's leading law firms clamouring for a piece of the Aberdeen action, meanwhile, a clutch of ambitious advisers are gearing up for growth. Charlie Wright reports
14 minute read

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Commentary: A classic City summer on the cards - they hope

There are doubts amid the corporate cheer - but you'd never guess from the deal leagues
3 minute read

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Personal Injury: Unsafe Territory

Claims relating to asbestos exposure have been subject of much debate in the House of Lords but, as Fiona Gill and Alan Twine discover, the issue could be further complicated by the Compensation Bill
6 minute read

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Personal Injury: Know Your Limits

Are legal claims arising from assault and abuse unsatisfactory for all involved? Paula Jefferson looks at the pitfalls and difficulties remaining for both claimants and defendants
7 minute read

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The merger masterclass

As more and more firms begin to consider a merger as a strategic possibility, Ian Mouland outlines the key issues for senior management to think about in order to make the process a success
7 minute read

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Freeze framework

An attempt to develop a set of rules governing worldwide freezing orders have resulted in the Dadourian Guidelines. But, as Robert Hunter argues, they can only work if courts use a little bit of common sense when applying them
7 minute read

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Personal Injury: Adding Insult

Ongoing controversy over the alleged mishandling of the record-breaking miners' compensation scheme is the latest blow to personal injury lawyers in the UK, says Charlie Wright
11 minute read

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