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How useful is the spousal bypass trust in light of the pension reforms?

While clients are now less likely to be aware of the benefits, spousal bypass trusts continue to play an important role in relation to inheritance tax planning, explains Louise O'Toole

Courts enjoy greater powers to grant injunctions

Youth courts are now able to grant orders and defendants can be asked to take remedial actions, explains District Judge Nigel Law

Cyber attacks on property transactions are rife

Due diligence and workflow technology allow firms to manage the risk of mortgage fraud and maintain their relationships with lenders, explains Viv Williams

Critchell v Critchell: Timing is everything

Carla Ditz discusses how the division of assets is affected if one spouse's fortunes change following the agreement of a consent order

Better not call Saul

Legal professional privilege remains secure, despite recent attempts to chip away at the concept, say John Bechelet and Holly Pelham

Should you register your name as a trade mark?

The complexities of trade mark ownership and potential restriction in business mean applicants should carefully consider the consequences, warns Michelle Ward

Gateley: First on the list

Should other large firms follow Gateley's example and consider floating on the stock market, asks Stuart Bushell

ULaw bought up by international education network

Global University Systems says University of Law adds an 'asset of unique strategic value' to its portfolio