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Culture vulture: Brokering deals

Despite a booming economic interest from foreign parties, the threat of a Brexit has the potential to bring deal activity to a halt. David Webster and Douglas McPherson discuss

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

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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