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Subject to contract

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

Constructive trusts and illegal purposes

The decision in O'Kelly v Davies clarifies the law relating to claimants involved in unlawful agreements who seek to establish a constructive trust, explains Jack Dillon

The times are a changin'

Brett Israel and Pippa Hill discuss dramatic changes to the legislative landscape for insolvency practitioners

Getting the numbers right

Accountancy firm, Carter Backer Winter, explores some of the finer details required to secure the best divorce settlement for your client

Two sides to the story

Adrienne Copithorne considers costs in private nuisance claims in light of the recent decision in Coventry v Lawrence

60-second interview: Alison Parry

There are plenty of opportunities to be exploited in the Asian and Middle Eastern fiduciary markets, Alison Parry tells PCA

Cost benefits

The recent court fee increase is another reason for using mediation, argues Peter Whitman

Does academic success create good lawyers?

The focus on graduates' stellar academics overlooks the importance of commercial awareness, communication, and other soft skills, says Helen Avis