All Feature articles – Page 48
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FeatureHelping hands
Angela Evans reviews a new title by the Law Society on inheritance tax planning
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FeatureIntelligent life
Joanna Goodman investigates the growth of AI in private client work, how it’s being used, and the benefits it can bring to your practice
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FeatureRoot of the issue
Stuart Adams explains why will writers who overlook section 33 of the Wills Act 1837 do so at their peril
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FeatureLife in the Med
Álvaro Aznar Azcárate and Alejandro Verdú de Haro look at the impact of Brexit on UK nationals with assets in Spain, and discuss taxation, estate planning and residency issues
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FeaturePaper trails
While the digitalisation of the probate process continues apace, there are still some grants of representation that need to be made on paper, as Keith Biggs explains
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FeatureRunning the risk
Kate Burt looks at the updated Legal Sector Affinity Group’s anti-money laundering guidance, its practical implications for solicitors, and specific risks in private client work
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FeatureInheritance: the conversations we’re still not having
Although no one enjoys talking about it, there is no ‘right’ age to start planning for probate, says Steve Gauke, business development director at Ampla Finance. Here’s why the conversation should start today.
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FeatureThe active virtual supervisor: Supervision and wellbeing for junior lawyers
Adeola Adesola discusses what law firm leaders can do to ensure trainees and junior lawyers are fully supported, and properly supervised, whilst working remotely
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FeatureWhat is productivity and how can it be measured?
Eugene Farrell, mental health lead at our partner AXA, explains how productivity can be measured within law firms, and subsequently how to improve it.
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FeatureSQE – ready or not?
Melissa Hardee outlines what to expect with the introduction of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination this autumn
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FeatureDoing business in the EU
The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement will greatly affect the way we do business with the EU. Jessica Clay and Ilda de Sousa look at the impact on solicitors
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FeatureStrength in diversity
As firms prepare to update workplace diversity data for the SRA, Bola Gibson considers the opportunities for firms to reap the benefits of creating a diverse and inclusive office culture
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FeatureDare to compare?
The SRA is conducting a pilot scheme which aims to further improve the information available to the public when choosing a legal services provider. Pearl Moses poses some questions to Tracy Vegro on what firms might expect
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FeatureWorking progress
As we return to a more flexible model of working, Amy Bell looks at how to manage complex work patterns and remain compliant
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FeatureFree and easy?
Paul Bennett and Bronwen Still consider freelance practice, the pros and cons for those contemplating it and the extent to which it has made its mark on the legal services market
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FeatureAll inclusive
Thom Dennis and Joanne Lockwood explain what law firms can do to support the inclusion of transgender and non-binary employees
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FeatureGap analysis
Raphael Mokades addresses the ‘ethnicity stay gap’ – what it is, why it exists, and what can your firm do to close it
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FeatureThe right blend
Pearl Moses examines how to update your policies to fit flexible and hybrid working, as staff return to the office post-pandemic
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FeatureCulture club
Deqa Jama explores the cultural competence framework – what it is, how to become culturally competent and why it should be a vital part of your approach to client care
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FeatureIn conversation with: Lubna Shuja
Lucy Trevelyan speaks to Lubna Shuja who, in October 2022, begins her term as president of the Law Society of England and Wales, about her career so far and her ambitions for her presidency