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Protection for when a property transaction falls through

87 per cent of solicitors and conveyancers recommended Searches UK's Buyer Protect scheme in a recent survey. Here's why

10 Questions - Jonathan Rigby: 'My lessons from leading an offshore law firm'

Manju Manglani speaks with Mourant Ozannes' managing partner about what he's learned after leading an offshore law firm for eight years

Credit where it's due

An appraisal system that saves every criticism for an annual avalanche is unlikely to succeed; objectives should be reviewed throughout the year, advises Geraint Jones

Associate Announcement: New figures show conveyancing calls spike in school holidays

By Moneypenny

Heed the warning

There are many reasons why a will might be successfully challenged, not least of all is an adviser failing to ask the right questions, warns Margret Windram

State of play: case summaries

Karen Bayley and Jennifer Ridgway review case law on the court's power to order the sale of a property, a Barder event and the restrictions placed on donors when constructing an LPA

Following the letter of the law

Local authorities are complying with legislation on the inclusion of children with special educational needs in mainstream schools, but only in form, writes Chris Barnett

Relaxing health and safety laws

Zahra Nanji recaps the SARAH legislation, recommendations to exempt some self-employed persons from health and safety laws, and new guidance for construction sites