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Planning an exit strategy
Helen Carr looks at ther personal and practical considerations that should form a part of an exit plan.
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Non-disclosure agreements - reporting requirements
Mena Ruparel considers the reporting requirements for solicitors in light of the Solicitors Regulation Authority warning notice.
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GDPR - auditing and mapping your data
Pearl Moses looks at conducting an audit to map out all the data your firm holds.
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Videos
Podcast with John Wadham
Human Rights Committee member John Wadham talks to the Law Society about his work as a leading human rights solicitor. He discusses his role as a former director of Liberty, General Counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission, and deputy chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
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Cross-reference
Kate Mahon rounds up the talking points from this year’s Private Client Section cross-border conference, held in March at the Law Society
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Opinion
Don't bank on it
Fiona Heald wonders whether the unstoppable rise of internet and mobile banking is leading to a generation ignorant of the basics of banking, and leaving many older people behind
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A sympathetic ear
The services of private client solicitors are often called on at stressful and strained times in people’s lives, which can involve loss and pain. But what if clients come to you with thoughts of ending their own lives? Lesley Woolf and Sheree Green explain what you can do
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Handling the situation
There are increasing reports from legal professionals that GPs are either reluctant or declining to conduct mental capacity assessments. Dr Julian Sheather and Dr Peter Holden provide a GP’s perspective
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In whom we trust
Clare van Overdijk examines new guidance from the Court of Protection on the appointment of trust corporations as property and affairs deputies
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Back to basics: Working with farming accountants
Julie Butler and Fred Butler offer advice on the farm ownership structure and providing for strong succession planning.
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Trans facts
Despite greater awareness and public understanding of gender identity, many transgender people still face discrimination. Alison Craggs and Debra Gers examine the key legal rights of transgender people – from management of wills and inheritance rights to equality in the workplace
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Take my advice
Huge changes are afoot in the financial advice industry; it is becoming more difficult to keep up with regulatory change and identify the right advice firm for your client. Stephen Kavanagh lists the issues you should consider to ensure you make the best choices
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Artistic legacy
The estates of artists, writers and other creative people throw up many issues, from the division of rights to preserving their reputation after death. Helen Citron and Robert Craig describe how the will-drafter can play a crucial role in ensuring things go smoothly
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Under review
Private Client Section committee chair Fiona Heald reviews a new title on the financial abuse of the elderly
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My legal life
As part of our series of interviews with private client solicitors, David Jones of Hugh Jones Solicitors discusses his pro bono work and his theory on why fewer young people are attracted to a private client career
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Event
Seminar: Running an effective in-house compliance programme (10 July 2018)
This hour seminar will investigate how to create and run an effective compliance programme. It will be held at the Law Society on Tuesday 10 July from 18:00.
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Countdown to GDPR
In the first of our ‘Top tips’ series we look at the countdown to GDPR and give you some practical strategies for implementation before the 25th of May deadline.