All Feature articles – Page 11
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FeatureCompulsory purchase powers – key changes
Shruti Trivedi outlines the proposed changes to the rules around compulsory purchase
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FeatureOn the register?
Chris Claxton-Shirley provides a reminder of the main requirements of registering trusts, including the exceptions which apply to certain clients.
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FeatureWebinar summary: restrictions on title
Fiona Heald provides a summary of what was covered in the recent Section member webinar, restriction on title: top tips for private client and property lawyers
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FeatureMission accomplished?
Chris Marston looks back at the October 2024 professional indemnity insurance renewal experience
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FeatureAdvance planning
Law firms need clearly defined ways of managing the careers of their lawyers, especially senior staff members. Diana Bentley looks at what options are available for those wanting to progress
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FeatureAutomating AML
Using technology to improve anti-money laundering processes isn’t just about efficiency – it’s about creating robust, future-proof compliance frameworks, says Katarina Pranjic
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FeatureBook smart
Simeon Hance, editor of PS magazine, and the library team share some of the benefits that the Law Society library can offer members
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FeatureBumps in the road
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones give their views on how law firms can overcome 2025’s economic and regulatory hurdles with confidence
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FeatureA united front?
Anne Harnetty and David Sparkes consider the main drivers behind entering a merger, and what makes a merger succeed or fail
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FeatureLifelong learning
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Mike Leeman about his experience as managing partner at Bell Lamb & Joynson
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FeatureStay on message
Melissa Davis outlines how to build a successful brand by harnessing the relationship between internal law firm culture and public relations
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss what to do when mistakes are made
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FeatureSpreading the word
Gav Ward looks at the opportunities for using artificial intelligence in content marketing and the potential risks of doing so
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FeatureWhat Hirachand means for conditional fee agreements
The Hirachand judgement ruled that success fees under ‘no win no fee’ arrangements cannot be recovered under the Inheritance Act 1975. This article explores implications.
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FeatureOn the radar – 10 things
Andrea Cohen previews what’s on the regulatory horizon and sets out 10 things that should be on your risk radar in the coming year
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FeatureRaising the bar
Julie Norris outlines the authorisation of barristers employed in law firms and considers some of the compliance pitfalls that can arise
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FeatureProceed with caution
Nigel West considers the implications of the Uyghur case for the UK’s framework for investigating money laundering and recovering the proceeds of crime
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FeatureProcedural matters
Many firms are still struggling to have the correct anti-money laundering policies, controls and procedures in place. Alison Matthews summarises the key requirements
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes
Paul Bennett, Jonathon Bray and Alexis Hearnden discuss the importance of owning up to mistakes