All Feature articles – Page 99
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FeatureGood news for third party funders? CJC recommends major changes to DBAs
The Civil Justice Council has published its recommendations to make DBAs more popular. Rosie Ioannou from third party litigation funders Vannin Capital discusses the main points of interest from the working party report - what next for hybrid agreements?
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FeatureCivil Litigation Section committee interview: 2015 so far
We speak to three members of the Civil Litigation Section committee about their experiences of 2015 so far, and what members should look out for in the remainder of the year
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FeatureSoluble problem
Fiona Pearson outlines the facts of a recent case involving an insolvent seller, and provides a practical guide to the role and duties of the conveyancer in advising a buyer where the seller is insolvent
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FeaturePowers that be
In our ongoing series of articles in association with Land Registry, Richard Heaney looks at the land registration aspects of transactions involving the use of a power of attorney, and what you can do to ensure these applications are processed as quickly as possible
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Open house
In the second of our new series on social housing, James Stone considers the potential impact on the sector of the government’s manifesto proposals and proposed legislative programme, including the extension of the right-to-buy scheme
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FeatureHelping hands
Buy-to-let has experienced a boom in recent years, but it remains a market in flux, with yet more changes announced in the budget. So how should you advise first-time buy-to-let buyers to help them make the best choices? We present the solicitor’s, agent’s and accountant’s perspectives
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FeatureGood neighbours
Property lawyers in England may find themselves acting in transactions involving property in Wales, but with the law increasingly diverging, what changes do they need to know about? Huw Williams, Andrew Evans and Andrea Planchant explain
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FeatureCritical conditions
The Law Society’s conveyancing and land law committee and software developers Oyez are collaborating on a new edition of the Standard Commercial Property Conditions. Warren Gordon discusses what to expect from the upcoming third edition
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FeatureChinks in the armour
With over a third of all professional negligence claims emanating from conveyancing, and insurance costs rising, effective risk management is crucial. Amy Bell provides an overview of some of the common causes of claims, and offers strategies to mitigate them
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FeatureAt all costs: the risks in costs budgeting
Francis Kendal, council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, offers some top tips for litigators considering undertaking their own costs budgeting work - and at their own risk
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FeatureLanding the big fish
Trying to win a big new client may seem like a no-brainer, but the bigger the client, the greater the risk. Fraser Hill explains how to decide when to go for that big pitch
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FeatureAt the coal face
In the second of a new series on setting up a new firm, Steven Petty looks at the practicalities of implementing a strategic plan
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Under orders
Paul Bennett explains how law firms should respond to a production order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
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FeatureOff and running
In the third of our series on outsourcing for law firms, Kerry Underwood considers the benefits of offshoring legal work, and outlines his firm’s approach
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FeatureAn offer they can’t refuse
Jillian Thomas explains how working with financial planners to offer clients a one-stop-shop for financial and legal advice can build customer loyalty, and help you stand out from the competition
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FeatureTech breakthrough
Peter Wright, director of DigitalLawUK, talks to Diana Bentley about setting up his niche firm
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FeatureDoing legal business in Turkey
Our series of Doing Legal Business guides provides an overview and guide to doing legal business in key international markets. Our comprehensive guide gives you a detailed overview of: Information about the legal services market in each country Main economic sectors and areas for law firms How the legal ...
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FeatureKeith Etherington: 'An evidence-based response to the fee rises is needed'
We speak to Keith Etherington, Civil Litigation Section committee member and accredited civil mediator, about his experiences of 2015 so far, and how litigators can fight back effectively against the government’s latest proposals for court closures and further court fee increases
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FeatureWeights and measures
Key performance indicators are an essential tool to help you understand how your business is performing, and make improvements to everything from profits to client care. Bernard Marr provides a practical guide – and outlines some of the common pitfalls
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FeatureForward march
New Section committee member Jonathan Beck offers his take-home messages from this year’s Law Management Section Annual Conference