All Feature articles – Page 15
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FeatureImproving the client experience
Mike Connelly looks at why a positive client experience is a key part of the strategy of a successful law firm, and outlines some top tips on how firms can enhance the way they interact with clients.
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FeatureIn the red: debts, insolvency and duties of personal representatives
As the cost-of-living crisis and talks of another recession increasingly hit the headlines, Roman Kubiak, partner and head of the Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team at Hugh James, and Emily Peacock, trainee solicitor, discuss the thorny topic of debts, insolvency and the duties of personal representatives.
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Registering lasting powers of attorney: An OPG update
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) know the delays are frustrating for customers and it is committed to reducing the time it is currently taking to register lasting powers of attorney (LPA).
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FeatureAudit trail–preparing for an AML visit
Carly Fallon provides some top tips on how to prepare for an anti-money laundering audit by the SRA
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FeatureMaking a list…be cyber safe this Christmas
Heather Anson, director of Anson Evaluate and co-author of the new edition of the Cyber Security Toolkit, provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period
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FeatureOn the register
Sarah Dwight looks at the Digital Registration Service (DRS) set up by HM Land Registry and gives her perspective on using it in the conveyancing process
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FeatureQuality Street
Rob Bridgman sets out what the newly established New Homes Quality Code and the New Homes Ombudsman Service means for the property industry
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FeaturePower struggle
As more households and businesses are investing in solar technology, Robin Biela asks whether rights of light will ever be extended to solar panels
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FeatureSearching for silver linings
Jess Harrold surveys the commercial property landscape in a time of political volatility and economic uncertainty
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FeatureLicence to rent
Richard Pulford looks at how landlords can be subject to penalties if they do not follow the property licensing procedure, designed to endure that housing conditions are of an acceptable standard
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FeatureIssue of trusts
Kayleigh Brown considers the new requirements for the registration of trusts
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FeatureRussia house
Michael Duncan considers the effect that Russian sanctions are having on the UK property industry and outlines some of the practical issues for property practitioners
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FeatureGoing green
Green leases are one way both landlords and tenants can reduce the environmental impact of property. Georgia Jones outlines the key issues
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FeatureCQS goes online
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) has seen several significant changes, most notably a new online application process. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe outlines the key changes
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FeatureCounting the cost
Lucy Trevelyan reports on the effect of the cost of living crisis – and other factors such as new government regulation – on the UK’s commercial property market
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FeatureUnderground banking
Laurence Howland does a deep dive into Chinese underground banking, outlining how it works and how the risk impact on law firms in the UK can be mitigated
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FeatureWalking in the air
Simon Kenneally looks at airspace development and outlines what lawyers and developers need to know to advise clients
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FeatureIn a bind
Daphne Franks has campaigned to change the law since she lost her mother, who had dementia, to a predatory marriage. At one point, she struggled to get people to listen. Now, her campaigning will likely shape the legal future of wills and weddings in England and Wales. She spoke to ...
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FeatureSuspicious minds
Significant changes to a testator’s previous wishes, or wills created without professional advice, can lead to doubt over the validity of a will. Stephanie Kerr examines two recent cases with suspicious wills
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