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How to be independent

With reports of record numbers of solicitors taking the plunge as freelance consultants within a virtual firm, what motivates them? And how do they survive...

Service complaint

Jonathan Wheeler discusses the discount rate, withdrawing part 36 offers, and rectifying procedural errors

Relocation, relocation

Elizabeth Fletcher considers whether more parents will want to return home to the EU in light of Brexit and where the law stands on relocation...

Further erosion of legal professional privilege

Following Eurasian, a combination of fact finding with legal advice may enable a client to claim privilege, suggest Gavin Foggo and Veronique Bergau

Be proactive, not reactive about risk

Taking simple steps like ensuring all staff are aware of their compliance obligations and acting on concerns early can make a huge difference, advises Vicky...

Special contributions and 'geniuses'

Philip Hunter considers the thorny issue of 'special contributions' and the direction the court might take to address the difficulties presented to practitioners when advising...

Tackling some knotty issues

Amy Sevier considers several recent cases, including a welcome decision regarding Japanese knotweed and a ruling affecting tenants advertising their properties on Airbnb

The science behind building client loyalty

Dr Bob Murray explains how law firms can make their client relationships 'really sticky'