All Feature articles – Page 78
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FeatureSigned, sealed, delivered
As part of our regular series from HM Land Registry, Joy Bailey provides an update on the execution of deeds or documents using electronic signatures
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FeatureFit to break
Danielle Drummond-Brassington and Natalie Appleby outline some simple practice points to help you avoid the pitfalls around exercising break options in commercial leases
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FeatureStreets ahead
Times are tough in the conveyancing market, putting the power in the hands of the client. So how can you ensure you stand out from the competition? Sue Bramall gives her 12 steps for success
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FeatureOn the agenda
Professor Nick Hopkins, and research assistants Chris Pulman, Rachel Preston and Thomas Nicholls, highlight the property law coming under review by the Law Commission as part of its 13th Programme of Law Reform
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes - what’s the right thing to do?
Top tips on how to remedy mistakes when they are made.
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FeatureThe proposed PII reforms – who benefits?
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) wants to reduce the minimum levels of insurance cover that regulated firms must hold. The Law Society will be submitting our analysis of the proposals. But one of the questions we are left with is: who will benefit from these reforms?
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FeaturePlanning an exit strategy
Helen Carr looks at ther personal and practical considerations that should form a part of an exit plan.
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FeatureNon-disclosure agreements - reporting requirements
Mena Ruparel considers the reporting requirements for solicitors in light of the Solicitors Regulation Authority warning notice.
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FeatureGDPR - auditing and mapping your data
Pearl Moses looks at conducting an audit to map out all the data your firm holds.
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FeatureCross-reference
Kate Mahon rounds up the talking points from this year’s Private Client Section cross-border conference, held in March at the Law Society
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FeatureA sympathetic ear
The services of private client solicitors are often called on at stressful and strained times in people’s lives, which can involve loss and pain. But what if clients come to you with thoughts of ending their own lives? Lesley Woolf and Sheree Green explain what you can do
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FeatureHandling the situation
There are increasing reports from legal professionals that GPs are either reluctant or declining to conduct mental capacity assessments. Dr Julian Sheather and Dr Peter Holden provide a GP’s perspective
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FeatureIn whom we trust
Clare van Overdijk examines new guidance from the Court of Protection on the appointment of trust corporations as property and affairs deputies
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FeatureBack to basics: Working with farming accountants
Julie Butler and Fred Butler offer advice on the farm ownership structure and providing for strong succession planning.
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FeatureTrans facts
Despite greater awareness and public understanding of gender identity, many transgender people still face discrimination. Alison Craggs and Debra Gers examine the key legal rights of transgender people – from management of wills and inheritance rights to equality in the workplace
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FeatureTake my advice
Huge changes are afoot in the financial advice industry; it is becoming more difficult to keep up with regulatory change and identify the right advice firm for your client. Stephen Kavanagh lists the issues you should consider to ensure you make the best choices
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FeatureArtistic legacy
The estates of artists, writers and other creative people throw up many issues, from the division of rights to preserving their reputation after death. Helen Citron and Robert Craig describe how the will-drafter can play a crucial role in ensuring things go smoothly
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FeatureUnder review
Private Client Section committee chair Fiona Heald reviews a new title on the financial abuse of the elderly