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Feature7 key considerations when advising on climate risk in property transactions
Warren Gordon outlines how the Law Society’s checklist for property practitioners can raise awareness of any relevant climate risks to clients
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FeatureParty of three
Third-party managed accounts have become a hot topic recently. Helen Carr outlines what they are and why they are on the radar of the regulators
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FeatureCompliance bingo
Eloise Butterworth’s recent post on LinkedIn sparked conversation among risk professionals. Here she outlines the top 10 phrases that compliance officers dread hearing
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FeatureBorderless business
With law firms and individuals increasingly engaging in international work, Matthew Edwards looks at regulatory requirements for cross-border activities
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FeatureA question of ethics
Iain Miller takes a deep dive into how ethics underpins the professional conduct of solicitors and its impact on the culture of law firms
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FeatureFostering ethics
The subject of solicitors acting ethically is back under the spotlight of legal regulators. Rebecca Atkinson asks whether ethics can be taught
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FeatureCounting the cost
Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money
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FeatureAML matters
With fines becoming more common and higher in value, Colette Best outlines the recent anti-money laundering changes that should be on your radar
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FeatureWord of warning
Nigel West considers a judgment on the use of AI for legal research, which serves as a warning to all law firms to ensure they have procedures in place to control its usage
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FeatureLegal Aid Agency breach – one rule for us, another for you?
The cyber attack on the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) was a massive data breach and caused huge operational disruption. Mitigo outline the lessons that can be learned from the consequences of underinvestment in cyber risk management
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FeatureSafe spaces
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 marks a major shift in how landlords, occupiers and developers must assess and respond to terror threats. Patrick Duffy outlines the detail
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FeatureReform of rent
It is expected that the Renters’ Rights Bill will receive royal assent this summer. Alex Jeffery outlines what to expect and how the new legislation will affect your clients
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FeatureGoing digital
As the government announces plans to further digitise the conveyancing process to make it quicker, cheaper and more reliable, Lucy Trevelyan talks to property professionals about what the new system might look like and its potential impact for them and their clients
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FeatureGrand designs
Ben Garbett looks at the scope of the ambitious new Planning and Infrastructure Bill and explores what changes are likely to materialise
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FeatureAdverse possession
Danielle Spalding and Abbie Wilson discuss how recent case law is shaping the future of adverse possession as a legal remedy
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FeatureToxic town
With an ambitious new house-building plan on the agenda, Georgia Jones reviews the challenges of constructing homes on potentially contaminated land on brownfield sites
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FeatureCommonhold – what next?
The commonhold white paper proposes an overhaul of residential property ownership in England and Wales, banning the creation of new leasehold interests. Matthew Weal and Shanna Davison outline what this might look like
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FeatureBuyer beware
The recent much-publicised ‘moth case’ raises issues of disclosure during the conveyancing process. Michael Duncan looks at the facts
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FeatureSafe and sound?
The Building Safety Act 2022 has now been in force for three years. Phil Parkinson and Ola Olsen consider recent case law developments and their practical impact on building safety
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FeatureAccomodating students
Although the Renters’ Rights Bill is far-reaching, it’s unclear what the impact of the changes will be on student accommodation. The team at Osborne Clarke look at the detail