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State of play: case summaries

Jennifer Ridgway and Elizabeth Eyre review recent cases concerning land held in specie and a fraudulent irrevocable deed of gift

Business mindset: How to become a trusted adviser for high-value legal work

Many lawyers are missing out on high-value instructions by failing to demonstrate commercial awareness, a Managing Partner panel has found

Associate Insight: Fine wine and classic cars don't necessarily make vintage investments

By Chris Cole

It's all about stability

With the conveyancing marketing continually changing, and the number of transactions rising, the need for a reliable and stable search service is greater than ever

Intranet nirvana: A 12-step plan to deliver an award-winning intranet

Paul Hewitt provides a 12-step plan to create an intranet that will deliver significant business benefits for any type of firm

Long division

Wealth manager Dave Robinson, solicitor Jenine Abdo, and professional deputy Robert Thomas pool together to offer a breakdown of the challenges that are likely to arise during a divorce involving an incapacitated person

Allies or aliens? Tips for managing the MP/FD relationship

Peter Scott considers what every managing partner needs to know about working with their finance director

Drip feeding successors

As governments across the world turn every stone and pry into every wealth management structure, Anna Coakes explores where trusts fit in