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Guidance is not enough

Even though banks have instructions for dealing with powers of attorney, clients still need support and back-up from their advisers, says Sofia Tayton

Tax avoidance schemes and claims against solicitors

Solicitors should think carefully before risking their claims record by becoming involved in aggressive tax schemes, say Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne

An end to pensions?

Tax planning demonstrates the synergy between legal and financial work, says Ian Muirhead

Fighting the war on costs

John Bramhall wonders whether, post-Jackson, and Mitchell, the litigation world has changed for the better

Transactions under the whip: dominating proceedings

Roger Isaacs discusses a recent case that involved an unusual twist on the concept of duress

Tailoring trusts

Using shares as the sole asset can polarise settlors and beneficiaries, but if the right initiatives are taken, family business trusts can be reimagined, says...

Letting the dust settle

McGregror v Genco (FC) Ltd shows the importance of assessing standards at the time of the alleged breach of duty in mesothelioma claims, say Simon...

The annual merry-go-round

Stephen Chalmers-Morris asks how long firms can get the best professional indemnity insurance