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What challenges lie ahead in litigation? Two key areas are interim billing and ethics—explored in this week’s NLJ by Frank Maher, partner in Keystone Law specialising in professional regulation & professional indemnity insurance law.

A litigator’s year of risk: Frank Maher runs through some of the challenges that lie ahead

A rise in nuisance claims against water utilities and in silicosis claims are among the insurance predictions for 2025.

Clare Hughes-Williams and Sharon Glynn share advice on a crucial aspect of law firm management

Cybercriminals are getting bolder, smarter and better at what they do. In this week’s NLJ, Kingsley Hayes, head of data and privacy litigation at law firm Keller Postman, offers practical advice to law firms on how to combat this ever-lurking threat and what to do in the nightmarish event of an attack.

With cyberattacks presenting a growing threat to UK businesses, Kingsley Hayes offers practical advice to help law firms avoid falling victim to online criminals

Cybercrime crackdown & anti-money laundering action: Frank Maher looks to the year ahead & runs through the key risks for law firms to keep in mind

With economic storm clouds brewing, lawyers need to identify where they are exposed and how best to mitigate any weak spots.

Trying times: Clare Hughes-Williams & Patrick Hill advise on how best to mitigate exposures in an economic downturn

Evolving societal expectations of business and post-pandemic employee requirements are among four emerging risk trends for legal and compliance over the next two years, according to Gartner Legal and Compliance

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NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Dispute resolution team welcomes associate in London

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon

Special education needs and mental capacity expert joins as partner

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Human rights concerns for patients, prisoners & immigration detainees

Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned

Licensing fast-track for conveyancing & probate professionals

Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals

Stress at work? Join the (employment tribunal claim) queue

Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace

NLJ this week: A Christmas plea for speed

Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School highlights a turbulent end to 2025 in the civil courts, from the looming appeal in Mazur to judicial frustration with ever-expanding bundles, in his final NLJ 'The insider' column of the year

NLJ this week: Transparency reforms set to transform access to justice

Antonia Glover of Quinn Emanuel outlines sweeping transparency reforms following the work of the Transparency and Open Justice Board in this week's NLJ

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Risk management

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon