Latest Special Reports articles
What does the future hold for the law?
In 2015 external investors will have much more say in the running of private practice firms, billable hours will be a completely outdated charging system and most associates will be paid on merit rather than on experience or longevity. This scenario could become reality but to what extent? Read more »
How will the inevitable spending cuts in the public sector be managed?
Whatever the colour of our next government, there are likely to be cuts in public spending across many services. But how will the sector be able to deliver savings while maintaining service quality? We ask the views of a number of senior professionals within the sector their views and invite you to join in the debate. Read more »
The Agency Workers Directive – don't let it catch you out.
There have been proposals for the introduction of an AWD since 2002. For a number of years there was a blocking minority, primarily the UK and Poland, which prevented the directive progressing. Ultimately, the UK withdrew its opposition to the draft directive, partly due to union pressure and partly to save the UK “opt-out” to the working time directive. Read more »
