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FeatureFreeports – what’s next?
Following the publication of the government’s Freeports delivery roadmap late last year, Kate Garcia and Jonah Cohen provide an update on what progress has been made and what to expect next
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FeatureNotice of improvement
Robin Stewart outlines the processes and procedures in advising landlords and purchasers about improvement notices
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FeatureAll change for leasehold?
As the Leasehold and Freehold Bill 2023–24 wends its way through parliament, Lucy Trevelyan examines what the reforms will mean for the leasehold property market
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EventThe Building Safety Act and where we are now, 1 May 2024, Newcastle
This seminar focused on the Building Safety Act 2022, a very complex piece of legislation that conveyancers and other property professionals have had to make sense of to make informed decisions about taking on matters with building safety issues. Our speakers will offer practical advice and share litigation aspects of ...
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NewsCMA issue call for inputs on its review of the Transport block exemption regulation
CMA issue call for Inputs in relation to its review of the Rail, Road and Inland Waterway Transport block exemption regulation
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EventCMA virtual roundtable on how competition law applies to environmental sustainability agreements
In this video roundtable, the CMA provide guidance on collaborating on environmental and sustainability goals
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Value for money
Fiona Heald reviews a new Law Society title on charges for care under the Care Act 2014
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VideosMember Talk: Break clauses in commercial leases
Understand the key legal points on break clauses in commercial leases.
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VideosMember talk: contentious probate
Catch up with significant contested probate cases from the past 12 months and uncover the dos and don’ts of contentious probate. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Private Client Solicitors Section members, is delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to your client
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FeatureHow to be an effective COLP
As compliance frameworks become more complex, and regulators get new fining powers, the compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) is an increasingly pivotal role. Jonathon Bray offers his top tips on how to be effective in this position
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Authorities referred to in the member talk include
The authorities referred to in Andrew Bishop and Stephen Lawson’s talk on executor removal
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FAQLibrary FAQ: building and fire safety
The Law Society Library gives details of commentary and precedents relating to building regulations and fire safety
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NewsNew guide on the Building Safety Act published
The Law Society’s Conveyancing and Land Law Committee have produced a guide for members on the Building Safety Act 2022
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NewsAnnual update on competition policy in the UK and EU
Professor Richard Whish provides his annual update on developments in UK and EU competition policy
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FeatureHow an investigator can support with contentious probate
Tony Imossi, of Law Society partner ABI, explains the benefit of using a professional investigator when dealing with a contentious will or trust
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OpinionReflecting on taxing challenges
New chair and vice-chair of the Private Client Solicitors Section Committee (PCSSC), Elizabeth Gibbison and Sarah Robinson reflect on 2023 and offer some predictions for 2024
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FeatureUnder the influence
Louise Dodds looks at undue influence and fraudulent calumny in respect of wills, and what you can do as a practitioner
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FeatureTricks of the trade
Kim Tasso looks at a three-tier, full firm approach to marketing private client services
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FeatureMastering LPAs and SIPPs
Alistair Ellen, director of FP Wealth Management, shares how attorneys and self-invested personal plans (SIPPs) interact and what to be mindful of if a donor and SIPP owner loses capacity
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FeatureBack to Basics: Heritage assets
Sarah Murphy examines the inheritance tax implications of historic estates and national treasures