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Dodging a bullet: 'How to avoid costly 'property tax mistakes

Alun Oliver sets out the real and serious taxation risks thousands of solicitors face on second-hand commercial property transactions

Five steps to better brochures

Don't overlook the importance of designing a brochure that is clear, easy to read, and ties in with the other touchpoints a client might have with your firm, advises Douglas McPherson

The 'conscious uncoupling' of EU law

Constructing a scheme to amend, replace, or eliminate existing European law is likely to require years of demanding effort, writes Paul Stanley QC

There's a right way – and a wrong way – to draft a notice

Simple errors often result in section 21 applications being returned; District Judge Heather Johns explains how solicitors can avoid these mistakes and the ensuing delays

Bad law and bad decisions

Wayne Clark and Ciara Fairley discuss the criticisms aimed at the Landlord and Tenant (Covenants) Act 1995 and the judgment in EMI Group Ltd

Planning post Brexit

Julian Boswall and Alex Minhinick consider how the UK's withdrawal from the EU may affect planning policy, as well as two significant domestic judgments

Challenging the EU Referendum Act

Saara Idelbi reflects on the judicial review brought by Britons abroad over their right to vote in the EU referendum

Sustainable drainage: A tightening regime requiring duty of care

GeoSmart Information explains why understanding the site drainage conditions and options for SuDS is essential for solicitors advising developers and landowners