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No exoneration

Assuming that a committed relationship has established a 'common law marriag'; is likely to only have a bitter end, warns Lloyd Junor

Where there's a will…

It's impossible to prepare for every eventuality and prevent a probate dispute, but there are various ways to reduce their likelihood, says Jessica Bermingham

Singapore sling: A tax-friendly gateway into ASEAN economic growth

Law firms looking to capitalise on the ASEAN's region economic growth should set up an office in Singapore, says Neil Williams

Making light out of loss

Securing conditional tax relief benefits is never a straightforward undertaking. You could end up with more tax liabilities than you started out with, warns Brian Garner

Brand blend: Speaking a different language in mergers

Thayne Forbes discusses the difficulties in communicating brand value amid further market consolidation

Skeletons in the closet

Firms that rush into mergers in the hope of securing PII cover may find their lack of due diligence coming back to haunt them, warns Jennifer Haren

Forward thinking

Viv Williams explains how firms can bring essential change management skills into their business and evolve a strategy for the future

Subject to contract

A simple phrase is crucial to avoid being unintentionally bound by an agreement in settlement negotiations, explains Sophia Purkis