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The lawyer's role in negotiating heads of terms

Overlooking key requirements can swiftly derail a transaction, so clients must be made aware of the need for a seasoned legal adviser, explains Jonathan Silverman

When does interest on unpaid legal costs start to run?

A recent judgment from Mr Justice Leggatt provides welcome clarity following conflicting decisions, says Francis Kendall

EU citizenship: The CJEU retreats

Political pressure in some EU member states appears to be influencing the meaning ?of EU citizenship more than the existing case law, believes Denis Edwards

Avoiding residual balances

Simon Sheppard outlines the steps solicitors can take to tighten up their systems

First 100 years: A celebration of women in law

While recognising the strides made by women lawyers over the last century, Laura Clenshaw observes that true equality in the profession has not yet been...

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