All Feature articles – Page 93
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FeatureHigher power
In November 2016, HMRC released new guidance on the higher rates of stamp duty land tax for purchasers of additional dwellings. David McDowell of HMRC outlines the key changes in the new guidance
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FeatureHard times
In recent years, the role of the conveyancer has expanded significantly, particularly around searches, while fees have dropped radically, argues Peter Rodd. But does the solution lie in the hands of the profession itself?
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FeatureRiding for a fall?
Charlotte Harrison argues that there is an inherent contradiction in the current regime around overriding interests in registered land, between definitive registration and social policy rationale. And property buyers are bearing the brunt
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FeatureCautionary tales
Every day in this country, conveyancing firms face attempted attacks from cybercriminals. Graham Murphy offers some real-life tales of successful cybercrime, and looks at what those involved could have done to protect themselves
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FeatureCapital letters
Ian White, chair of the Property Section, talks to Mark Tighe, CEO of Catax Solutions, about what solicitors need to know about capital allowances, an important and increasingly prevalent area of commercial property tax law
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FeatureTo be or not to bnb
The potential legal complications of serviced apartments, Airbnb and other short-term lettings are often overlooked. Andrew Boulton and Astrid Hardy look at what clients considering short-term lettings need to consider
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FeatureJunior civil litigators: reaching higher
Civil and commercial litigation is exciting, cutting edge and prestigious. It can also be ‘run of the mill’, cheap and stressful. What can junior litigation solicitors do to enhance their professional development in the modern world, asks Gareth Raisbeck.
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FeatureContact the Risk and Compliance Section
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FeatureIlott, Magna Carta, Brussels IV and the rights of spouses and heirs
Martin Beard, partner at Dawson Cornwell, and Ray Beard, solicitor at the Head Partnership Solicitors, discuss topical issues concerning succession law and heirship.
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FeatureValuing a quantum meruit claim: MacInnes v Gross
Joshua Fineman, senior associate at DWF, discuss this recent High Court decision which offers helpful guidance in dealing with quantum meruit claims. Joshua explains why there can be no shortcuts in pursuing a quantum meruit claim, and why claims must be evidenced by an objective market valuation, in all but ...
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FeatureSmashing the ceiling
As one of few female Asians to run an international law firm in London, Pavani Reddy has risen to the top of her profession. She speaks to Duncan Wood about the challenges of being made partner before the age of 30, taking on troublesome cases, and breaking the glass ceiling
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FeatureJunior civil litigators: reaching higher
Civil and commercial litigation is exciting, cutting edge and prestigious. It can also be ‘run of the mill’, cheap and stressful. What can junior litigation solicitors do to enhance their professional development in the modern world, asks Gareth Raisbeck.
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FeatureWind it up
Jo Summers addresses the key taxation issues trustees must be aware of when winding up a trust
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FeatureWorking it out
Mediating may not make an unhappy family happy, but it can be a useful way of helping you sort out sensitive private client issues before they escalate. Andrew Hildebrand explains
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FeatureHelping hands
Stuart Adams reviews a new title from the Law Society on all aspects of contentious probate work
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FeatureSPECAL delivery
Penny Garner spoke at the 2016 Elderly Client Care Conference about the work of the Contented Dementia Trust in managing the well-being of people with dementia. She discusses how solicitors can get involved, and responds to some of the criticisms of the Trust’s methods
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FeatureCutting a pathway
In September 2016, the Court of Protection initiated a new pilot involving the allocation of one of three case management pathways, aimed at improving the speed and consistency of cases. Katie Webber explains what has changed and, five months on, assesses its impact
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FeatureOnly connect
In the last edition of PS, Vicky Ling discussed the use of webcams in delivering legal services. Here, she speaks to Philip Goldberg , managing director of the newly-merged Minton Morrill solicitors in Leeds, on how the firm uses webcam technology in its Court of Protection practice
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FeatureCome together
The 2016 Elderly Client Care Conference brought together lawyers, health and social care experts, academics and charities to deliver practical advice on the unique challenges of elderly client law. Sarah Murphy reports back from the day