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FeatureDisability inclusion
Reena Parmar shares her experience in the law as a disabled woman from an ethnic minority and a lower socio-economic background, and why intersectional role models are so important
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FeatureUnderground banking
Laurence Howland does a deep dive into Chinese underground banking, outlining how it works and how the risk impact on law firms in the UK can be mitigated
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FeatureSurviving a storm
Douglas Russell and Sally Jones, at Law Society partner Armstong Watson LLP, give their advice on how to manage your firm through difficult economic times
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OpinionFull steam ahead
Paul Bennett reflects on some of the key issues firm leaders faced in 2022 and details what’s on the horizon for the year ahead
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FeatureImproving the client experience
Mike Connelly looks at why a positive client experience is a key part of the strategy of a successful law firm, and outlines some top tips on how firms can enhance the way they interact with clients.
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AnalysisProprietary estoppel – what is the proper remedy?
Jennifer Meech considers the Supreme Court decision in Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 107 and the proper remedy for a claim in proprietary estoppel
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FeatureIn the red: debts, insolvency and duties of personal representatives
As the cost-of-living crisis and talks of another recession increasingly hit the headlines, Roman Kubiak, partner and head of the Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates team at Hugh James, and Emily Peacock, trainee solicitor, discuss the thorny topic of debts, insolvency and the duties of personal representatives.
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Registering lasting powers of attorney: An OPG update
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) know the delays are frustrating for customers and it is committed to reducing the time it is currently taking to register lasting powers of attorney (LPA).
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FAQLibrary FAQ: where can I find precedents for flexible life interest trusts?
The Law Society library gives details of sources of precedents for flexible life interest trusts.
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Sponsored byIn defence of email—10 top tips
Mitigo highlights six things to consider in light of the SRA’s thematic review on cyber security
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FeatureAudit trail–preparing for an AML visit
Carly Fallon provides some top tips on how to prepare for an anti-money laundering audit by the SRA
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FeatureMaking a list…be cyber safe this Christmas
Heather Anson, director of Anson Evaluate and co-author of the new edition of the Cyber Security Toolkit, provides some seasonal tips on avoiding cyber breaches during the festive period
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FeatureGoing green
Green leases are one way both landlords and tenants can reduce the environmental impact of property. Georgia Jones outlines the key issues
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FeatureLicence to rent
Richard Pulford looks at how landlords can be subject to penalties if they do not follow the property licensing procedure, designed to endure that housing conditions are of an acceptable standard
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FeatureCQS goes online
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) has seen several significant changes, most notably a new online application process. Eleanor O’Reilly-Joe outlines the key changes
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FeaturePower struggle
As more households and businesses are investing in solar technology, Robin Biela asks whether rights of light will ever be extended to solar panels
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FeatureUnderground banking
Laurence Howland does a deep dive into Chinese underground banking, outlining how it works and how the risk impact on law firms in the UK can be mitigated
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FeatureRussia house
Michael Duncan considers the effect that Russian sanctions are having on the UK property industry and outlines some of the practical issues for property practitioners
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FeatureSearching for silver linings
Jess Harrold surveys the commercial property landscape in a time of political volatility and economic uncertainty
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FeatureWalking in the air
Simon Kenneally looks at airspace development and outlines what lawyers and developers need to know to advise clients