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Podcast now available from our Public debate: 'Human rights and the theatre of war'
This debate (recorded on 5 May 2015) discussed questions such as: Is there an increasing number of legal claims being brought against the MoD under human rights law? Does the application of civilian norms to military conduct lead to a surge in claims? Should rules of engagement be subject to ...
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AnalysisBlurred boundaries
The Court of Appeal in Wood v Waddrington has confirmed the approach the court will take with regards to the operation of section 62 of the Law of Property Act 1925 in relation to the creation of easements
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AnalysisSpotlight: Project Blue Ltd v HMRC
Ben Roberts discusses the first test case involving the application of section 75A of the Finance Act 2003, an anti-avoidance SDLT provision, and its implications for SDLT planning
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EventGet a grip: a problem-solving breakfast booster session – London, 21 July
This event will help you deal with the daily grind of tricky management issues
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EventCommercial litigation conference 2015 (5 October 2015)
This conference will focus solely on commercial litigation, and will assess the development and impact of the Jackson reforms on the commercial litigation landscape.
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FeaturePrivate eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 2)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. In the second of a two-part article, Roman Kubiak outlines five more key issues to focus ...
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Update on UK merger control: Practice and procedure under the CMA (10 February 2015)
Sheldon Mills on UK merger control
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FeatureFundamental dishonesty: the new buzzword for litigators?
Why fundamental dishonesty is now a key term for personal injury lawyers, and is likely to become so for other civil litigators
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AnalysisHave I the right?
The public guardian has been criticised by the Court of Protection for refusing to register a property and financial affairs LPA. Lesley King explains why
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EventPodcast: Elderly client update (22 January 2015)
This podcast is a recording of one of the 2015 Section regional seminars. Helen Clarke provides an elderly client update, including coverage of the Care Act
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FeaturePrivate eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 1)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. Roman Kubiak outlines ten key issues to focus on
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FeatureParty politics
Matthew Hearsum provides a back-to-basics guide for residential conveyancers to the Party Wall Act, including steps in relation to party walls that should be taken when acting for buyers
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Short notice
Warren Gordon outlines important recent changes on rent deposits for pre-6 April 2007 assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales
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FeatureIn the line of duty
There have been significant changes to stamp duty land tax in the past four years, from the introduction of a new 15% rate, to complex new rules on subsales. Paul Clark provides an overview of the changes
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FeatureGive me five
Over a year after legislation came into force, placing new obligations on commercial property solicitors around capital allowances claims, most solicitors still do not know everything they need to about the new regime. Mark Tighe gives his five top tips
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FeatureBuild me up
Stephen Desmond provides an overview of the most common issues and pitfalls residential conveyancers may face in relation to building regulations
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FeatureMitigating the fee rise: a partner's perspective
Litigation partner Rachel Crookes provides her own take on how your firm can face the civil fees rise head on, and keep costs low, by engaging more fully with dispute resolution mechanisms
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FeatureSpanish steps
As part of a new series on property law in other jurisdictions, Andrew Johnson outlines the residential conveyancing process in Spain, from preliminary enquiries to completion and land registration
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FeatureRound the houses
Housing and house-building were key battlegrounds in the recent election. Daniel Pike outlines the parties’ various pledges, what changes we might see under the new government, and the role the state has to play in effective and affordable housing supply
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