All Feature articles – Page 98
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FeatureKey to succession
At the Private Client Section annual conference, Lesley King provided an update on recent developments in private client, focusing on the EU Succession Regulation, the residence nil-rate band, proprietary estoppel and equitable rescission
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FeatureRight away
Matthew White examines the new power to override easements and other rights under section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016
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FeatureHandle with care
Residential conveyancing is once again the most complained about area of law, according to the Legal Ombudsman. Pearl Moses looks at how to mitigate some of the most common causes, and outlines complaints-handling best practice and regulatory requirements
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FeatureCase in point
Faiza Ahmad and Lucie-Anne Rhodes provide an update on some recent cases and changes to legislation affecting the property sector
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FeatureGearing up for change
Ian White provides an insight into planning a major property conference – the National property law conference 2016 – in times of uncertainty, and an overview of the day’s events
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FeatureRinging the changes
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is consulting on major changes to the regulation of solicitors and firms, designed to streamline regulation and encourage innovation. But with the change come significant risks, especially to clients, argues Michael Garson
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FeatureA problem shared
Timeshare contracts are notoriously difficult to get rid of, but clients who own a timeshare in Europe may now be looking at their options in light of the uncertainty around theeffects of Brexit. Julie Jordan looks at the options for Spanish timeshare owners.
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FeatureRule of threes
Martin Bruhl, immediate past president of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, outlines three points of focus for his presidential year: risk management, sustainability and the public interest.
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FeatureSailing through
The Conveyancing Protocol has been in place for over five years, but there are still common areas of non-compliance on both sides of transactions. Sarah Dwight outlines these areas, and the steps solicitors should take
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FeatureWarning signs
The High Court decision in Purrunsing v A’Court & Co is an important judgment on the liability of a seller’s solicitor and buyer’s solicitor where the buyer is the victim of a fraudulent seller. Warren Gordon explains
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FeatureDefying conventional wisdom
Partner Jeremy Holt discusses growing and running a law firm, according to ‘conventional wisdom’.
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FeatureClient reviews: 5 benefits of using an independent consultant
Do you fully understand your clients’ needs? Are they really satisfied with your service? Daphne Thissen explains the benefits of using a consultant for client reviews
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FeatureBook review - Remaking Law Firms: Why & How
Remaking Law Firms: Why & How (by George Beaton and Imme Kaschner) provides a very valuable foretaste of what is to come - don’t say you weren’t warned, says Barry Wilkinson
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FeatureJudicial diversity statistics - a look at the courts
Read an overview of the diversity statistics for the judiciary and how to apply for a support programme to support these changes.
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FeatureThe story of a Returner: finding your path
Jane, a Returner’s Course Alumni, talks about how the course helped her return to work.
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FeatureWhat the PA Knew: Dawn Dixon
Solicitor, author and committee member of the Women Lawyers Division, Dawn talks about her new book and the challenges she faced within the legal profession.
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FeatureSilver service
Clients are rarely able to judge you on how well you know the law, but they can judge you on how well you look after them: your opening hours, how your reception looks, the clarity of your communications. Kerry Underwood offers his tips for top-quality client service
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FeatureYou can do it
Coaching as a business tool continues to grow in popularity. Louise Palmer explains how it can be used effectively in managing lawyers, and provides a number of practical techniques to help you develop a successful coaching relationship
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FeatureAll above board
The SRA Code of Conduct obliges law firms to ensure their fees are transparent to their clients. Firms must not be seen to generate secret profits. Jason Mitchell looks at how to maintain compliance
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FeatureBetter together
Networking, both internally and externally, is often dreaded by legal professionals. But if you do it effectively, you and your firm will reap the rewards, says Anne Waldron