All Feature articles – Page 7
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FeatureRenters’ rights – 10 things you need to know
The Renters’ Rights Bill will result in some wide-ranging changes to the residential renting regime in England and Wales. David Smith answers some frequently asked questions about what practitioners can expect
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FeaturePreserving law firm cultures in the age of hybrid working
The past few years have ushered in sweeping changes to the way we work – and with it, the way we approach law firm culture
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FeatureTime to trust
Special tax treatment is given to disabled persons’ settlements. Ian Hunt explains who’s eligible, how to set them up and how they work
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FeatureFAQs: Navigating the risks of cloud computing
Our Practice Advice Service answers some commonly asked questions by Compliance Officers for Legal Practice (COLPs)
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FeaturePrenups without borders
Alberto Perez Cedillo considers the legal strategies for international couples seeking a prenup
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FeatureKeeping it in the family
Shared agreements outlining how a family lives and works together are becoming more popular. Russ Haworth explains their importance and process of creation.
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FeatureBack to Basics: Attendance notes
Sarah Cairns, Andrew Bishop and Cian Jones look at and offer best practice on attendance notes
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FeaturePhilanthropy – good for the soul?
Darren Beach talks to Steven Appleton about the importance of talking to your clients about philanthropy, shared values and succession planning
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FeatureTo gift or not to gift?
How generous can you be with someone else’s money? David Taylor explains the rules for gifting by deputies and attorneys
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FeatureDom’d if you do…
Kugan Panchalingam and Sarah Stenton explain the new tax rules for non-domiciled individuals living in the UK
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FeatureValues and vision
Attracting top talent for private client work can be difficult. Sally Summerscale offers what Rothley Law are doing to help buck the trend
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FeaturePondering pensions
Last year’s autumn budget announced potential major changes to the pension landscape. Sarah Astley discusses strategies and future options for private clients
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FeatureWhere there’s a will
How do you persuade potential clients to ditch the DIY will kit and invest in your will writing services? Rachel Hyndman shares some ideas
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: Uncooperative beneficiaries
The Law Society library look at what to do when a beneficiary is being uncooperative
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FeatureCompliance and the use of AI in law firms
Practical Law Practice Compliance & Management, with Natalie Cooksey and Karim Nassar of Travers Smith LLP
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FeatureThe bank of mum and dad
Sarah Robinson looks at the ‘bank of mum and dad’ and related estate planning considerations, in the build-up to a Law Society seminar and networking event in Southampton, 9 July 2025
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FeatureProtecting premises from terrorist attacks
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 had royal assent in April 2025. Warren Gordon, Rosalind Morgan and Lukas Rootman look at how it will affect those responsible for relevant premises and events
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FeatureIt’s not easy being green
Meena Kamath of The Chancery Lane Project outlines how you can drive climate-conscious property transactions
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FeatureDestin Trading Inc v Saipem SA
Ahmed Abdel Hakam looks at Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA, and what it means for dispute resolution clauses
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FeatureAI and the drive to digitise
In light of the government’s plans to digitise the conveyancing process, Mark Hailwood of Law Society partner Dye & Durham, outlines how artificial intelligence can assist in speeding up delays