Users of the justice system can end up frustrated and resentful but mediation is more effective, pragmatic and less costly, says Pascual Ortuño
When clients strengthen their demands and want more for less, it may be time to look at the extent to which your firm is client-oriented, says Nils H Thommessen
Some clear trends are emerging, and law firms are adapting to a post-crisis reality to ensure that they are fighting fit and ready to embrace the year ahead, says Tony Angel
The future management of international trade disputes involves genuine systemic change, and new attitudes, skills and structures, says Martin Hunter
The recent upswing in corporate scandals and management misconduct has contributed to create a of lack of trust in professional organisations and social institutions alike, says Juan-Carlos Pastor
Digital technologies touch on every sector and industry, promising a reinvention of the companies within them and the creation of new jobs and a brighter future, says Zaryn Dentzel
Mentoring and coaching can provide real opportunities for lawyers, especially in building capacity and developing individual skills and talent, say Stephen Denyer and Rebecca Normand-Hochman
EU Data Protection Regulation currently under discussion could certainly help in preventing unreasonable practices affecting our privacy, says Manuel García Sánchez
As tighter legislation has been introduced, and enforcement activity is increasing, the emphasis on preventing corruption has become key, say Nick Benwell and David Bridge
Facing the challenge of new rules on MDPs, says Manuel Santos Vítor, law firms must step up their game if they want to be in the race
