All Feature articles – Page 66
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FeatureEqual inheritance tax for EU and non-EU taxpayers
Spain’s highest court has considered that Spanish inheritance tax rules discriminate against non-EU residents. Alberto Perez Cedillo summarises the decision.
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FeatureMinimum energy efficiency standards (MEES)
Warren Gordon speaks on the key issues concerning Minimum energy efficiency standards
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FeatureThe Friday blues
Sarah Dwight looks at the phenomenon of Friday afternoon fraud and what you can do to help reduce the risk of your firm or your client becoming a victim
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FeatureGive us a break
Stephen Pritchett and Lesley Anderson KC look at some of the case law around break clauses in renewal leases, and provide a personal view on a recent county court judgment and the challenges it presents for landlords wishing to develop their properties
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FeatureDown to earth
Caroline May and Courtney Hassall provide a guide to common environmental issues which can affect property transactions, and offer tips for property lawyers to mitigate the risks
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FeatureLend an ear
Peter Rodd reports on the results of a survey about the challenges conveyancers face when working with mortgage lenders
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FeatureFault lines
Jamie Saunders looks at residential housing law in Wales and how it is diverging from England, particularly in two key areas – assured shorthold tenancies and no-fault evictions
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FeatureInto the mix
Peta Dollar provides an introduction for commercial specialists to acting on the sale or purchase of a property in a mixed-use development
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FeatureOn the same side
In the first of a two-part series on complaints, Rebecca Atkinson looks at some of the reasons why clients complain, and how to avoid complaints by focusing on providing ‘good’ service in key areas
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FeatureAt your service?
The take-up for serviced offices and co-working spaces increased by 150% in 2017, and more growth is predicted. David Manda looks at the hidden legal complexities of these arrangements, and how to advise both owners and occupiers
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FeatureAt a premium: insurance renewal trends for 2019 to 2020
The professional indemnity insurance market is changing. Martin MacHale summarises what law firms can expect in the year ahead, including a new focus on cybersecurity measures.
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FeatureCareers in law management: Now and in the future
Our experts discuss the rise of law management roles in law firms and what the future holds.
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FeatureRise above
Eleanor Evans looks at managing the risks involved in probate and estate administration
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FeatureSecond time around
Using case studies, Charlotte Pollard and Sofia Thomas consider the range of tax and estate planning issues for clients remarrying or divorcing later in life, and flag the common pitfalls to avoid
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FeatureBack to basics: Nil-rate band discretionary trusts
Lesley King looks at the matters to consider when dealing with an estate where the will creates a nil-rate band discretionary trust
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FeatureBeast of burden
In July, the Office of Tax Simplification published its second, long-awaited report making recommendations for inheritance tax reform. Dawn Joughlin looks at the detail
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FeatureCharity case
Maria King discusses common will-drafting pitfalls with charitable gifts, and provides practical tips to avoid them
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FeatureWise council
Melinda Giles is the Law Society Council member for the Private Client Section. Here, she outlines the work she does and the role of Council
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FeatureDeputy heads
Stephanie Kaye reports back from the first meeting of the Professional Deputies Forum, a representative voice set up to discuss the challenges that deputies face
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FeatureEasy to understand
We all know it’s highly likely that when client communication goes wrong, complaints can follow. But even if you think you’re communicating well, are you really being understood, especially by vulnerable clients? Fiona du Feu explains