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With the rise in smaller specialist law firms showing no signs of slowing down, Sinead O’Callaghan explains how the boutique firm can stand out in a crowded field

In an NLJ focus on expert witnesses, this week’s issue features forensic accountant Rakesh Kapila’s insightful article into the many ways experts can work together, as well as Simon Berney-Edwards advice for those instructing experts on care

The International Law Book Facility (ILBF) has revealed the winners of its undergraduate essay competition 2022-23, judged by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd and Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill as well as legal professionals at LexisNexisUK

People should be called to the Bar only once they have completed pupillage, Nick Vineall KC, Chair of the Bar, said at an event on ‘the Bar of 2043’ at Inner Temple Hall last week

The backlog of cases in the Crown Court has risen again, from 59,361 in July 2022 to 64,015 in July this year, according to the latest government figures, released last week

Leading arbitration and disputes specialists from around the world will be gathering in London next month for ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) UK’s annual arbitration & ADR conference.

The average professional indemnity insurance (PII) premium is equivalent to 5% of a law firm’s annual turnover—but small firms pay more

Firm hires arbitration specialist

LawCare, the legal mental health and wellbeing charity, is highlighting the danger of psychosocial risks (risks to mental health at work) ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October

Firm strengthens commercial property practice with new Partner hire

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Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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Charities Appeals Supplement: March 2026

NLJ's latest Charities Appeals Supplement has been published in this week’s issue

Misconduct crackdown as September beckons

The number of misconduct reports to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has doubled in the past five years, after a series of industry scandals highlighted the reputational and regulatory risks involved

Matchpoint for Wimbledon?

It’s game, set but not quite match for the All England Lawn Tennis Ground (AELTG) in its dream of expanding its West London grounds

It's tough at the top...we're off!

One in four partners at top 50 and one in five at top 250 firms are considering leaving their firm in the next three years, according to a survey by TBD Marketing

Hope on the Post Office IT Horizon?

A flat-rate, ‘events-based’ redress scheme for families of postmasters severely affected by the Horizon IT miscarriage of justice scandal is due to open in the summer

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Profession

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Clarke Willmott—Matthew Roach

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean