All Feature articles – Page 3
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FeatureWhere there’s a will
How do you persuade potential clients to ditch the DIY will kit and invest in your will writing services? Rachel Hyndman shares some ideas
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: Uncooperative beneficiaries
The Law Society library look at what to do when a beneficiary is being uncooperative
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FeatureCompliance and the use of AI in law firms
Practical Law Practice Compliance & Management, with Natalie Cooksey and Karim Nassar of Travers Smith LLP
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FeatureThe bank of mum and dad
Sarah Robinson looks at the ‘bank of mum and dad’ and related estate planning considerations, in the build-up to a Law Society seminar and networking event in Southampton, 9 July 2025
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FeatureProtecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events
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FeatureIt’s not easy being green
Meena Kamath of The Chancery Lane Project outlines how you can drive climate-conscious property transactions
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FeatureDestin Trading Inc v Saipem SA
Ahmed Abdel Hakam looks at Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA, and what it means for dispute resolution clauses
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FeatureAI and the drive to digitise
In light of the government’s plans to digitise the conveyancing process, Mark Hailwood of Law Society partner Dye & Durham, outlines how artificial intelligence can assist in speeding up delays
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FeatureStick with it
Bola Gibson suggests practical ways to overcome diversity, equity and inclusion fatigue, both in your firm and the wider profession
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FeatureIn praise of regulation
Chris Marston advocates embracing regulation and the protection it offers you and your clients
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FeatureThe last post
Sarah Harrison and Graeme Menzies offer practical tips on successfully managing the retirement process
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FeaturePutting wellbeing first
Elizabeth Rimmer offers practical advice for improving staff wellbeing in your firm
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FeatureA thriving environment
Martin Whitehorn discusses making your organisation a place where people want to progress
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FeatureWeighing up the data
Author of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2025 report, Ian Johnson, summarises its key points
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FeatureCounting the cost
Tim Kidd explores the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent consultation on its proposed changes to the handling of client money
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FeatureFive-star candidates
Jonathan Worrell presents five recommendations to help firms ensure the success of their SQE candidates
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FeatureSharing the burden
Andrew Allen examines what law firms are doing to tackle increased employers’ national insurance rates and improve margins
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FeatureThe apprentice
Diana Bentley talks to firms about how they manage apprenticeships and the recruitment and diversity benefits these schemes bring
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FeaturePodcast: What to expect from the Law Commission’s wills report
On Today’s Wills and Probate Podcast, Elizabeth Gibbison, chair of the Private Client Solicitors Section Advisory Committee and Stephen Lawson, chair of the Wills and Equity Committee, offer a deep dive into the ongoing and upcoming changes in the law of wills.