All Feature articles – Page 2
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FeatureThe future of MEES
Victoria Duxbury examines the government’s interim response on the future of non-domestic minimum energy efficiency standards, and looks at how it may affect landlords, investors, developers and their advisers
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FeatureA growing market
As equity release transactions become more common, Luke Baldwin explores the key risks for conveyancers and how to protect both clients and firms
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FeatureLess is more
Sarah Dwight explains why saying no to more work can sometimes be a business-savvy move for sole practitioners
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FeatureRight to manage review
Phil Parkinson and Lauren Walker take a look at the right to manage, including the latest case law and legislation (both new and proposed) and assess the impact and implications for building owners, managers and investors
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FeaturePre-submission support
Neil Thomas explains how HM Land Registry’s Application Management Service helps commercial property lawyers manage complex, multi-title projects more efficiently by addressing potential issues before they lodge their applications
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FeatureRectify and remedy
The government’s proposed Remediation Bill promises tougher enforcement, clearer responsibilities and faster action on unsafe cladding. Eric Johnstone explores the reforms
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FeatureWake up to wellbeing
David Pett argues that the mental health crisis in conveyancing is the result of an unsustainable business model – and that firms must address workload, culture and pricing if they’re to retain and support staff
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FeaturePII: what the current market means for law firms
Piers Winton examines the state of the professional indemnity insurance market ahead of the October renewal season
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FeatureAI balancing act
Diana Bentley takes a look at how certain law firms currently use artificial intelligence (AI) in their work, and how to best balance the risk of using AI with its rewards
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FeatureAvoiding funeral feud
Dealing with the aftermath of a death is always a sensitive time. Sarah Murphy sets out the legal position regarding a deceased’s body and the law relating to funerals, as well as advising on how to best avoid potential disputes
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FeatureContact with care
Holly Miéville-Hawkins and Sophia Withers consider the law relating to contact, capacity and deprivation of liberty
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FeatureCharitable departures
Demi Marie looks at the considerations when leaving part of an estate to a charity
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FeatureMirror wills and conflict
Stephen Lawson and Katie Latham consider whether it is appropriate for solicitors to accept instructions to prepare mirror wills
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FeatureA verdict on consent
Zena Bolwig, on behalf of the Professional Deputies Forum, examines the implications of the AGNI Supreme Court decision for deputies
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FeatureFairer end to relationships?
A current government consultation is proposing the reform of cohabitation law, extending rights on both separation and death for cohabiting partners. William Gatting takes a closer look
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FeatureNot a question of fairness
Felicity Miles looks at what McDaniel v Talbot tells us about the moral dimension in 1975 Act claims
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FeatureTrusts v forced heirship
When a UK discretionary trust holds assets for a beneficiary whose domicile is in a forced heirship jurisdiction, which country’s rules prevail? Lawyers from different jurisdictions advise on how to navigate forced heirship conflicts in cross-border estates
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FeatureLaw Society power hour
Simeon Hance summarises the latest policy developments for private client solicitors
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FeatureOn reflection
Kerry Lawlor explores the concept of reflective practice, and how to implement it in your firm