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Post-Jackson: satellite litigation and turmoil ahead

Something beats nothing, so make reasonable assumptions, be generous and submit your budgets on time, says Seamus Smyth

Obtaining absolute titles when leases were granted before TLATA 1996

Problems arise when unknown personal representatives have granted leases for more than 50 years, says John Coulter

Third-party funding: making the right choices

Shopping around is essential is an increasingly competitive market, says Katie Armstrong

Media update

Tim Lowles takes a look at changes implemented by the Defamation Act 2013 and the continuing hold of Reynolds over the courts

Turning east and west for wealth planning

Mauritius has used India, China and various African countries for investing, and trusts are now being used by clients from mature European markets as well, says Yuvraj Juwaheer

Seeking approval

Professional trustees must get prior agreement of their charges and allocate work appropriate to the level of skill and expertise required, says Lloyd Junor

Last-minute bills: firms are losing sight of four key steps to securing and managing business

Making an effort to improve your billing processes can be a challenging culture shift and is a relentless effort, but it is an essential investment, says Tony Brown

Courts must work better for the people who use them

The new family justice system will be efficient and effective, says Simon Hughes MP