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21 Mar 2016

Saving for a jigsaw

A wide variety of tax-free investments that together form a strong collective are waiting to be utilised by private clients

21 Mar 2016

A triangular inheritance

Leaving divorce paperwork unattended to doesn't get rid of it, it simply delays it to the disadvantage of a future partner or cohabitant

21 Mar 2016

What now for Brussels IV?

As the UK considers its position in the EU, where does the uncertainty and a potential 'out' vote leave the European assets of vulnerable clients?

21 Mar 2016

Do you scheme?

The Pensions Regulator's ambiguous guidance and regulations are having the effect of increasing salaries, not pension savings

21 Mar 2016

Solid foundations?

Foundations are non-existent in the England and Wales legal toolbox - we generally use trusts to achieve the same effects. So what happens when beneficiaries dispute over a foundation, using a legal system ill-equipped to deal it?

21 Mar 2016

'Long and tedious' report a 'badge of honour', says pro-EU solicitor

Debate between lawyer campaign groups heats up after release of detailed report

18 Mar 2016

Is George Osborne trolling lawyers over justice?

Does the chancellor's 'long-term economic plan' include pricing the public out of justice, asks John van der Luit-Drummond

18 Mar 2016

Tribunal reform steals the show

Amid government reforms and new technology, Kevin Poulter wonders if the venerable employment law profession is set to be made redundant