All Feature articles – Page 66
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FeatureCountry life
With the Office of Tax Simplification’s review of lifetime gifts and an ageing farming population, farmers will be considering making lifetime gifts and taking advantage of reliefs while still available. Julie Butler and Fred Butler look at areas of concern for the adviser
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FeatureDAC in the game
A new European directive seeks to boost transparency and to tackle what it sees as aggressive cross-border tax planning, by placing reporting obligations on intermediaries and taxpayers. Alberto Perez Cedillo explains
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FeatureGeneration gaps
Paul Maddock discusses some of the legal and social issues faced by older LGBT+ people that can often be overlooked by private client solicitors
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FeatureGet the message
In the second of a two-part article on effective client communication, Fiona du Feu looks at the different – and not always obvious – ways in which clients may be vulnerable, and how your firm can best support them
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FeatureInstruction manual
Private client solicitors are increasingly requesting capacity assessments for their clients. Sophie O’Connell discusses how to instruct a mental capacity assessor with Judy Wurr and Sarah Post, both experienced independent mental capacity assessors
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Junior league
An anonymous junior lawyer lists some of the things they wish they’d known when first starting out in their career in private client practice
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FeatureNeeds must
For parents of children with learning needs, planning for the time when they are no longer able to care for them can be daunting and difficult. Nick Latimir, who has a child with autism, details some of the options available
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FeatureA place in the sun
Angharad Lynn looks at the issues involved when succession planning for clients with homes abroad
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FeatureReaching for the STARs
Frank Maher outlines an action plan for COLPs and risk directors responsible for implementing the new SRA Standards and Regulations (STARs)
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FeatureLaw firms – #metoo?
Peter Scott and Polly Rodway consider your regulatory obligations in the face of bullying and harassment allegations
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FeatureRise above
Eleanor Evans looks at managing the risks involved in probate and estate administration
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FeatureA question of ethics
Rebecca Atkinson road-tests some ethical issues which may arise in your firm and highlights what you should be considering in similar scenarios
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Feature10 steps to stop fraud
Anti-money laundering is very much on the radar for the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 2020. Amy Bell recommends a focus on 10 key things to protect your firm
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FeatureAccidental interests in possession
Lesley King considers why it’s important to think through the inheritance tax consequences of giving a right to occupy.
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FeatureIn balance
Supporting work-life balance in your firm can help you attract and retain the best people and create an inclusive and high-performing workplace. Kiran Purewal offers her top tips
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FeatureBright spark
David Farquharson co-founded Ignition Law to support start-up businesses. Lucy Trevelyan talks to him about starting up his own business, and how recruitment and culture have supported success
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FeatureWorthy cause
In the second of his series on self-worth, John Niland looks at how law firm partners and managers can develop self-worth in others, and the benefits this can bring to your business
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FeatureCome together
Martin Griffiths and Sally Calverley provide an introduction to collaboration in law firms, from the hurdles to the benefits