All Feature articles – Page 21
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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.
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FeatureDigital AP1s – 5 things you need to know
The registration of applications at HM Land Registry are changing. Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, looks at what firms will need to do before the end of the year.
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FeatureA good investment
Sheree Green looks at recent changes on guidance for management of investments via a discretionary investment provider, and what they mean for attorneys
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FeatureWeight of the world
Using practical case studies from France, Spain and Italy, Álvaro Aznar Azcárate, Sally Dilks and Jessica Zama examine the complexities of tax in relation to international estates
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FeatureGood housekeeping
Victoria Crick looks at what should be on a deputy’s checklist of a client’s property and the most important things to keep an eye on
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FeatureIn stark relief
In a volatile property market buffeted by the effects of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the stamp duty land tax ‘holiday’, John D Bunker and Elizabeth Pearson examine the implications for post-death gains
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FeatureBack to Basics: NHS continuing healthcare eligibility
Cate Searle looks at what you need to know about eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare
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FeatureNo-fault lines
Joe Ferguson reviews the impact of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 that came into effect on 6 April 2022