All Feature articles – Page 48
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FeatureGeneration game
Andre Thomas explains what firms should be doing to tackle the challenges that can arise when trying to attract, and retain, talent from multiple generations
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FeatureHard times
Jenny Screech offers some practical tips to help ensure your PII renewal process is as smooth as possible this year
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FeatureKeep on moving
Whitney Joseph examines what law firm leaders can do to positively contribute towards social mobility in the legal profession
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FeatureSafe space
Advita Patel discusses what law firm leaders can do to utilise their internal communication and employee engagement activities to help create inclusive workplaces
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FeatureUntapped talent
Arwen Makin looks at how firms can make neurodivergent candidates feel valued at the recruitment stage and how to avoid stigma and negative stereotyping during their careers
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FeatureAn unfair disadvantage
Victoria Moffatt analyses how women have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and speaks to lawyers about their experiences working from home.
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FeatureStart preparing for your PII renewal now
Michael Munns, vice president at Paragon International Insurance Brokers, offers his tips on how to successfully plan ahead for your professional indemnity insurance renewal
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FeatureNo shopping around!
Roman Kubiak and Oliver Rees discuss their recent case in which an Irish executor was ordered to transfer assets from the deceased’s Irish estate to an English executor to settle debts in England and to avoid “forum shopping”.
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FeatureTestamentary capacity and insane delusions
Lesley King discusses how testamentary capacity is tested during contentious probate, and what is meant by ”insane delusions”.
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FeatureRisk aware legal innovation
Sharon Glynn, senior development underwriter at Travelers Europe, examines how law firms can successfully adopt technology and other innovations that change how legal work is conducted.
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FeatureWilling and able?
Vicki Pearce outlines how to assess if your client has mental capacity and explains the different authorities which can be put in place for a client who lacks capacity
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FeatureCommon comeback?
Lisa Bevan considers the revival of commonhold as a viable alternative to the leasehold
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FeatureCommon ground
Georgia Jones looks at some of the ways ground-sharing agreements can be used by sports clubs as a licence to share occupancy
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FeatureCovid complaints
After more than a year since the pandemic began, Steve Pearson considers some of the issues arising in complaints-handling as we emerge from the third lockdown
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FeatureQuality control
Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe provides an update on revisions to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and the re-introduction of onsite assessments as firms return to the office
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FeatureCorner the marketing
Once the conveyancing industry emerges from the current high numbers of instructions and stamp duty deadlines, Susan Fairbrass looks at how you can keep the momentum up with effective marketing
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FeatureLine of country
In the first of a two-part series, Julie Butler and Fred Butler provide a beginner’s guide for conveyancers to some key issues relating to agricultural property
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FeaturePutting yourself first
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of good mental health and resilience both in and out of the office. Elizabeth Rimmer provides some tips on prioritising your wellbeing
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FeatureFreeport opportunities
Following the budget day announcement of the first eight freeport locations and the subsequent publication of the draft legislation, Kate Garcia outlines the opportunities within freeport tax sites and the likely implications for property practitioners
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FeatureRub of the green
Richard Eaton considers TW Logistics v Essex County Council and another and the impact on the registration of village greens