All Feature articles – Page 18
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FeaturePerformance indicators
Peter Scott considers law firm performance measures in light of the SRA’s recent thematic review on workplace culture
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FeatureUnder sanction
With the announcement that the SRA will be scrutinising firms for sanctions compliance, Anita Clifford considers what firms should be doing to ensure they are meeting the requirements
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FeatureAttract talent by marketing your firm and identifying your brand
Michelle Howard explores how your firm’s brand is key to attracting the best talent in a highly competitive recruitment market
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FeatureLaying the groundwork
Matthew Weal reflects on whether the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 represents a move towards the government’s stated aim of fairer and more affordable leasehold ownership
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FeatureLend a handbook
Changes to Part 2 of the Lenders Handbook happen on a regular basis and are not always immediately obvious. Peter Rodd outlines how to keep up to date
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FeatureLeasehold reform?
Reforming leasehold ownership of residential property in England and Wales is on the government’s agenda, but how far its proposals will work in practice remains to be seen. Lucy Trevelyan looks at what is likely to change, and when
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FeatureOn our agenda
Michael Draper provides an update on the current work of the Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee
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FeatureWork to live
Phil Parkinson outlines the complexities in the conversion of commercial premises for residential purposes, and what to consider when advising landlords
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FeatureBack to the source
Anita Clifford considers the money laundering risks associated with digital assets and the implications for the regulated legal sector
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FeatureShared interest
David Keighley looks at how shared ownership works in practice, including recent revisions to the model lease and how these differ from previous versions
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FeatureBecoming a successful, modern law firm
Chris Pucci, CEO at Osprey Approach, gives his tips on the fundamental business practices modern law firms must adopt to succeed
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FeatureOn the safe side
As the Building Safety Bill receives royal assent and becomes the Building Safety Act 2022, James Muller and Richard Vaughan consider some of the latest changes together with the key provisions of the act as a whole
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FeatureA word of caution
The regulator has issued guidance to help practitioners understand their obligations when advising on leasehold matters. Tracey Calvert considers the issues
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FeatureInto relief
Sean Randall explains what changes to expect in stamp duty relief for purchases of multiple dwellings
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FeaturePrivate client round-up: CFO interest rates, HMCTS letter and lost wills
Lesley King considers the recent hot topic issues in the private sphere including the interest rates increase for the Courts Fund Office, submission of a IHT400 and a recent case on lost wills.
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Feature“Gesture” for a good will
Roman Kubiak and Emily Peacock discuss a recent case in which the High Court admitted a copy of a deceased’s will found on their computer to probate.
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FeatureMy legal life: Paul Sills
We ask Paul Sills about his career, his experience moving from litigation in New Zealand to the UK and current trends in dispute resolution.
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FeatureUtilising tech to drive efficiency
Deborah Witkiss, chief operating officer at Insight Legal, explains how inefficient tech and a lack of integration between systems is holding firms back
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FeatureCoping with a difficult professional indemnity insurance renewal
Ryan Senior, senior vice president at Paragon, gives his advice on how to manage your professional indemnity insurance renewal when your firm is high risk
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FeatureBook review—The UK General Data Protection Regulation
Robert Bond, senior counsel, Privacy Partnership Law reviews the latest edition of UK General Data Protection Regulation - A Guide to the Law by James Castro-Edwards.