All Feature articles – Page 4
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FeatureWhat a sham
Paul Bennett examines the threat posed by sham litigation within the legal sector, and outlines what lawyers can do to protect themselves and their firms
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FeatureIn agreement?
Jonathon Bray looks at the rise of regulatory settlement agreements and how they’re used – together with some of the concerns the profession has about them
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FeatureHow to define your firm’s brand
In a crowded legal market, a strong brand will set your firm apart. Oliver Eardley, principal marketing consultant at digital marketing agency Add People, shares six key strategies to define your brand, build trust and attract clients
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FeatureFraud matters
Pearl Moses outlines what the new requirement to prevent fraud means for solicitors and compliance professionals
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FeatureA moving target
Current global volatility means it’s more important than ever to understand how your firm is exposed to sanctions and how you can mitigate risk, writes Hugo Lodge
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FeatureIn-house in order
In light of the scrutiny lawyers are under in the wake of the Post Office scandal, Andy Donovan considers some safeguards that lawyers can put in place to meet their professional obligations
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FeatureExecutive regulation
Matthew Edwards considers proposals for the Solicitors Regulation Authority to take over the regulation of legal executives
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FeatureAre you serious?
Following the recent ruling in the Dentons case, Nigel West asks if the SRA will start to prosecute firms as well as individuals
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FeatureEvent round-up: healthcare funding discussion, and the Law Society’s bicentenary
Melinda Giles rounds up a recent event with a panel discussion on healthcare funding, and celebrating 200 years of the Law Society
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FeatureContract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd
Ahmed Abdel Hakam examines Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd, and what it shows for time running when a company goes into administration
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FeatureSpring renewal – key findings
Arjun Rohilla and Dan Blundell of Paragon provide an overview of what to expect when renewing professional indemnity insurance this year
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FeatureLeasehold update
The goalposts keep moving on leasehold reform. Katie Cohen provides an update on when we can expect some changes
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FeatureCelebrating a centenary
It’s 100 years since the Law of Property Act 1925 was enacted. Thomas Anderson outlines the ongoing relevance of the act for property practitioners
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FeatureEnergy building
Warren Gordon considers the consultation on changes to the performance of buildings regime
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FeaturePut to use
Jack Lightburn outlines what use clauses in commercial leases are, and their importance to both landlords and tenants
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FeatureLevel of risk
David Kempster outlines how to use data modelling to mitigate risks in property transactions
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FeatureSecurity of tenure
Jennie Graham looks at possible changes to the regime that governs security of tenure for business tenants in England and Wales
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FeatureDown the high street
Warren Gordon outlines the government’s proposals for mandatory high street rental auctions in England
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FeatureTaking charge
The large number of disputes going through the courts in the last few years has led to an evolution in the law on service charges. Ben Willis and Lucy Redman highlight key changes and look ahead to likely further developments
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FeatureFarming matters
The introduction of taxes on agricultural land has been much in the news recently. Julie Butler outlines the changes and considers tax planning in light of the new proposals