All Feature articles – Page 2
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FeatureA good investment?
Alison Craggs considers the practicalities and the tax implications of gifting investment property to children
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FeatureHeir hunters
What should executors and administrators do to find missing or unknown beneficiaries? Diva Shah has some advice
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FeatureWhy Mazur matters
The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead
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FeaturePension problems?
With unused pensions set to become subject to inheritance tax, John D. Bunker and Laura Colville explain the implications this has for probate work and lifetime planning
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FeatureTrust the process
Ronnie Myers and Natalie Lim explain what you need to know following updates to the trust registration rules
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FeatureRenters rights
Alex Jeffery and Carly Jeffery look at what private client practitioners need to know about the Renters Rights Act
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FeatureWhat law firms can learn from big business failures
Karen Garthwaite looks at what law firms can learn from the financial failures of other professional services sectors
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FeatureWhat are the latest TRS changes?
Helen Forster looks at what the changes to the Trust Registration Service (TRS) mean for you and your firm’s reporting responsibilities
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FeatureFAQ: Do we have to keep a record of complaints?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question put to compliance officers for legal practice
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FeaturePAS FAQ: Receipts for a pecuniary legacy to a minor
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked questions by private client practitioners
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FeatureMazur: 5 key takeaways for social housing providers
Josephine Morton explores the implications of Mazur for social housing providers, its unanswered questions and what to watch out for as the appeal progresses
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FeatureNine risk and compliance stories you may have missed
SRA prosecution failures, a grab for interest on client accounts and a renewed focus on compliance roles – catch up on this month’s top news for risk and compliance professionals
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FeatureBalancing act
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones consider the key financial and regulatory challenges for law firms in 2026 and what you can do to set your firm apart in the year ahead
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FeatureRisky business
Although the Solicitors Regulation Authority has backed away from sweeping changes to client accounts, it is still considering alternatives to protecting client money. Sean Hankin and Liz Bond explain
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FeaturePrescription for change
Elizabeth Rimmer explores the findings of LawCare’s latest Life in the Law report
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FeatureDevil in the detail
Amy Wren proposes eight practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with the new Employment Rights Act
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FeatureA tale of two firms
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Tasnim Khalid about setting up a law firm during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and her plans to develop her business into the ‘go-to’ firm for clients who value a more personal touch
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FeatureGeneration game
Law firms are increasingly looking to use generative artificial intelligence tools as part of their working practices. Melanie O’Brien explores some of the key compliance risks and the steps you should take before adopting this technology
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FeatureIntelligence gatherers
Michael Blüthner Speight provides an update on the current position for solicitors’ professional indemnity insurance ahead of the 2026 renewal seasons
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FeatureWhy Mazur matters
The recent Mazur judgment represents a significant turning point in the practical interpretation of how law firms conduct litigation. Paul Bennett, who acted in the case, outlines the issues and challenges ahead