All Feature articles – Page 81
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FeaturePlan ahead
The subject of succession planning is one that law firms are spending a lot of time considering, so just be aware of the implications on your PII cover, writes Jake Fox
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FeatureSafe from harm
Law firms are an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals – and private client solicitors, who often hold data on high-net-worth clients, are obvious prey. Robert Rutherford explains how you can stay safe, and remain one step ahead of the scammers
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FeatureRisk and Compliance Conference 2018
Insight from this year’s Risk and Compliance Conference which took place in March.
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FeatureOwning up to mistakes - what is the right thing to do?
Pearl Moses offers her top tips for how to deal with mistakes when they inevitably happen.
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FeaturePathways to a career in risk and compliance
Looking for a change of job? We asked some risk professionals how they forged successful careers in risk and compliance.
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FeatureNotifiable arrangements under DOTAS
Lesley King discusses the conditions which need to be met for notifiable arrangements.
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FeatureTaxing matters
David McDowell of HMRC outlines the key changes in force from 22 November 2017 to stamp duty land tax and the annual tax on enveloped dwellings
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FeatureNew ISA and DOTAS regulations on the way
Lesley King dissects new regulations on ISAs and the disclosure of tax avoidance schemes.
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FeatureContentious probate update: Recovering trust property, establishing paternity, and testamentary capacity
This month, Roman Kubiak analyses Burnden Holdings v Fielding, Nield-Moir v Freeman and James v James.
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FeatureCharm offensive
Fiona Heald muses on how to attract more young solicitors into private client work
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FeatureTop of the hill
Duncan Wood talks to Hillyer McKeown’s head of commercial property, Caroline Jones, about how her firm is winning awards for its innovative approach to IT in its conveyancing practice
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FeatureThink tank
Clients who are buying or selling a house with a septic tank or small sewage treatment plant need to know about the relevant regulations and their implications – which could include immediate and ongoing costs. William Marriott explains
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FeatureWithin reason
Recent case law and regulations confirm that local planning authorities must give reasons for either granting planning permission or refusing to grant it. Anna Russell-Knee explains what this means for those wanting to challenge a planning decision
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FeatureJust desserts
How many times have you heard from a client the words ‘I just need your signature’? But beware. Taking declarations and swearing affidavits may simply not be cost-effective, but other, similar activities, may contain significant risk. Peter Rodd explains
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FeatureCommon sense?
The government’s recent announcement about setting ground rents for new leasehold houses and flats to zero may make commonhold a more attractive prospect than it has ever been since its commencement in 2004. James Driscoll explains.
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FeatureCommittee to memory
Russell Hewitson, chair of the Conveyancing and Land Law Committee since September, outlines the work of the committee and its upcoming priorities
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FeatureCoded message
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is set to introduce a new handbook regime, and the changes are the most significant since 2011. Property professionals face some of the most controversial changes. Paul Bennett outlines the proposals and their impact
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FeatureA site to behold
Karen Lee provides a step-by-step guide to the role of the developer’s conveyancer, from site acquisition to plot sale
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FeatureBook review: Legal Training Tooklit
Helen Carr reviews the recently published Legal Training Toolkit
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FeatureOrchestrating compliance
Funke Abimbola gives us some insights into her career journey in risk.