All Feature articles – Page 62
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FeatureSupport system
Russell Hewitson, chair of the Conveyancing and Land Law Committee, provides an update on the committee’s work representing and supporting the profession, including around leasehold, fraud and the electronic execution of documents
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FeatureSetting off
How can conveyancing solicitors turn one-off property transactions into fruitful, long-term relationships for their firm? Rachel Brushfield provides a beginner’s guide to cross-referring between practice areas.
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FeatureThe twilight zone
Practitioners acting for purchasers in commercial property transactions face a challenge around finding out if the seller is insolvent. Amanda Eilledge explains the situation and proposes a potentially controversial solution
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FeatureThe Rule of Law and I, Solicitor
Simon Davis, next President of the Law Society, considers the role of solicitors in upholding the rule of law.
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FeatureAML and Financial Crime conference 2018 - a report
The 2018 Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime conference was a great success.
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FeatureChanging times: What's in store for 2019?
Michelle Garlick looks at what regulatory changes and compliance challenges we can expect in 2019.
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FeatureTherese Prince and Hannah Child
Therese Prince, a legal adviser at the Law Society, and Hannah Child, a trainee at DWF talk about their recent trip Rwanda delivering legal training and capacity building.
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FeatureHow to move into international markets
What does your firm need to consider when expanding into international markets? Felicia Meyerowitz-Singh and Sebastian Knudsen weigh up the options.
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FeatureA practical guide to price transparency
This practical guide podcast gives an overview of what firms need to think about and offers practical tips to ensure your firm is ready.
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FeaturePrice transparency - ready or not?
Sarah Brodie outlines the details of the SRA Transparency Rules, which come into force in December.
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FeatureLoud and clear
From 6 December, law firms undertaking a number of common areas of work – including probate – will need to publish price- and service-related information on their websites. Sarah Brodie looks at what this could mean in practice
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FeatureShock of the new
The business of death is changing, as technology alters the way people are living their lives. How long before blockchain technology, e-signatures and chatbots become common on the private client stage? What else is waiting in the wings? Grania Langdon-Down investigates
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FeatureNothing but a number
There are now over 15 million people aged over 60 in the UK, but the marketing approach for this audience is often clichéd and outdated. Sue Bramall explains some key points to consider, and the mistakes to avoid
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FeatureSwim with the currency
The fluctuating fortunes of digital currencies and cryptocurrencies are making the headlines on a regular basis. As their popularity grows, what do practitioners need to know to advise investors and traders? Sophie Cisler presents a guide
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FeatureBack to basics: Drafting wills for overseas jurisdictions
Daniel Harris recaps the main legal issues affecting the writing of wills to cover cross-border assets
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FeatureEstoppel right now
Proprietary estoppel claims are on the rise – five relating to inheritance have reached the High Court this year alone. Emma Facey explains how to spot a claim and what to do if you do
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FeatureLeading the charge
EU legislation requires financial advisers to disclose all costs and charges relating to their retail client recommendations. Emma Kilburn explains what to look for in investment reports to make sure your adviser is compliant
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