Is current inheritance tax legislation fit for purpose? And can we expect to see change?

In recent years the four Inns of Court have dished out millions of pounds in awards.

On 22 July Beachcroft LLP and Davies Arnold Cooper LLP announced their merger plans, which will take effect on 1 November 2011, with the firm to be renamed DAC Beachcroft LLP.

Intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for a variety of different rights which protect intellectual creations, such as inventions, brands, designs, and literary and artistic works.

Intellectual Property work can be divided into two main areas: hard and soft IP.

What will be the effect of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010?

International arbitration offers fantastic opportunities for lawyers, including the chance to advocate for clients.

These are mainly located in the City of London. 

After the Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act received royal assent in 1919, it began to pave the way for women to become lawyers for the first time in the UK. Much has been achieved since then, but as in many professions, women working within the legal sector still face many distinct challenges.

As my bio probably reveals, my name is Celine and I'm a current English undergraduate student at University College London or UCL (although not for much longer!).

Irwin Mitchell and The College of Law have joined forces with an agreement that will see members of the firm offered tailored training at all levels of their careers.

The Next 100 Years project has launched a new film series, supported by full-service law firm Irwin Mitchell LLP.

Irwin Mitchell's most recent intake of trainees has been drawn into two of the firm's social responsibility initiatives as part of their induction.

Two leading legal aid practitioners give their assessment of this vital area of the legal profession and offer advice to aspiring legal aid lawyers.

Justice is absolute. But the law is a heady mix of acceptable compromise, injustice, corruption and politics – whatever makes the wheels run smoother. This is one of the key themes of Criminal Justice, BBC’s impressive five-part drama.

Rape victims are turning to the civil courts for prosecutions.

What should a business bear in mind when it comes to consumer rights?

If sexual harassment doesn’t seem to be a problem in the workplace, then does anything really need to change?