All Feature articles – Page 10
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FeatureStreets ahead
A raft of housing, planning and property reforms featured prominently in the King’s speech, but how will they affect property professionals? Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeaturePlan of action
Following the general election in July this year, the new government signalled an overhaul of the planning regime in England and Wales. Amy Penrose looks at the proposed changes
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FeatureHeld to account
Since the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force there has only been one decision published by the First-tier Tribunal concerning the principal accountable persons regime. Hannah Keane looks at the detail
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FeatureWellbeing for litigators
Louise Nicholson and Leah Alpren-Waterman look at how litigators can manage their own wellbeing, while providing the best possible service
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FeatureClients and their costs: understanding the risks
As client expectations increase, managing the associated costs is more vital than ever
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FeatureNew parliament, new justice?
What changes can litigators expect from the new Labour government? Julian Caddick examines
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FeatureTax – the road ahead
Caroline Miller and Matthew Braithwaite outline what the new government means for private clients in terms of personal taxation and estate planning
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FeatureRecruitment matters
Diana Bentley talks to private client firms and practitioners about recruitment in the sector and provides an update on the current market
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FeatureProprietary promise
Winter v Winter is a significant proprietary estoppel case involving a farming family. The team at Foot Anstey look at the details
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FeatureFamily care payments
Victoria Newey and Fiona Heald outline the Official Solicitor’s involvement in family care payment applications
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FeatureInheritance matters
Alberto Perez Cedillo considers the human rights implications of the case of Jarre v France in a cross-border succession dispute
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FeatureBack to school?
With changes to school fees on the horizon, Louise Jones and Rachel Spruce consider the options for sharing the costs and efficient tax planning
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FeatureThe business of farming
Understanding farming business models is key to giving expert advice to agricultural clients. Philip Whitcomb provides an overview
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FeatureClaims management
Stephen Lawson considers the steps will preparers can take to reduce the prospect of successful claims made against an estate
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FeatureCare package
Ian Hunt offers practical tips on the adaptations and provisions you can make to provide excellent client care to your vulnerable clients
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FeatureBeneficiaries abroad
Sarjul Patel considers the tax implications when a beneficiary of a UK trust is based in the United States
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FeatureDigital capacity
Angharad Lynn outlines how to manage someone’s digital assets when they lose capacity
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FeatureStaffing law firms – is this due for an overhaul?
How can firms improve their retention rates while keeping costs low? Law Society partner Travelers looks at how to manage the risks
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FeatureStarting a new law firm (Part 2): Structure
Andy Poole looks at what business structure to adopt when setting up your own law firm
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FeatureDriving climate action in your firm
Nicky Sinker discusses the important role law firms play in driving climate action