All Feature articles – Page 4
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FeatureWhat’s the plan?
Robert Garden and David Hardy outline how to prepare for the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Act, expected to receive royal assent shortly
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FeatureRent review
The long-awaited Renters’ Rights Act received royal assent in October. Jacob Poole provides a summary of the new legislation
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FeatureTransaction time
The government has unveiled major reform proposals for the home buying and selling process in England and Wales that will reshape daily operations for property professionals. Lucy Trevelyan reports
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FeatureHow to recruit and retain top talent – in four simple steps
Finding and retaining talent has never been tougher. Recruitment specialist Deborah Gray explores how to refine your strategy and secure the right people for your firm
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FeatureAML: A tale of two regulators
Colette Best considers the announcement that the Financial Conduct Authority will take over responsibility for supervising lawyers’ anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing activities
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FeatureRenters’ Rights Act 2025: what’s changing and when?
The Renters’ Rights Act marks the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in decades. Nick Martyn discusses what the changes will mean for renters and landlords, and looks at the recently announced implementation dates
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FeatureBalancing the books
Is your firm wrestling with residual balances? Jane Farr advises you on how to best deal with them now – and avoid them in the future
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FeatureConsequences of conflict
Oksana Voinarovska, with Alberto Perez Cedillo, examines how the Russia-Ukraine war has impacted succession and estate planning for Ukrainian nationals
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FeatureDirect dealing
Stacey Bryant and James Pantling-Skeet explain what direct payments are and how they work – and explore the implications of Calderdale v Lumb
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FeatureDigital doubts?
Are electronic wills the future, or does going digital put some clients at greater risk of coercion and undue influence? Andrew Hitchon looks at the issues
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FeatureEthics in: Will drafting
Drafting a will is always a sensitive business. Melissa Maple, Emma Bhuttae and Cian Jones explore the ethics of will preparation, and the considerations and challenges it involves
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FeatureFinancial foresight
Two recent court judgments have important implications for strategic estate planning. Chris Fairhurst shares a practical perspective for private client solicitors
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FeatureFinding relief
John D. Bunker and Laura Colville look at the upcoming changes to inheritance tax regarding property relief
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FeatureLitigation friend
Sarah Clarke explains the process of working with the Official Solicitor, where the Official Solicitor acts as litigation friend in financial remedy proceedings
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FeatureWill they, won’t they?
As practitioners continue to debate the proposed changes to wills law – and await the government’s response – Diana Bentley examines the possible impact of the new legal regime
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FeatureFAQ: Should we have a deputy COLP?
Our Practice Advice Service answers a commonly asked question from compliance officers for legal practice (COLPs)
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FeatureSelling a probate property
Darren Leggett, of Law Society partner Property Ladder Group, looks at best practice when selling a residential property as part of probate
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FeatureBrave new world
Zulon Begum and Dr Robert Millard explore how artificial intelligence and private equity are changing the face of mergers and acquisitions – and how to stay competitive in this evolving landscape
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FeatureCaught in a deadlock
Andrew Cromby highlights why it’s important to implement suitable arrangements right at the start of a partnership