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Many traditional partnership models simply do not work

Becoming a law firm partner is no longer part of younger solicitors' goals, says Viv Williams

Mortgage fraud update

The risk of property fraud remains real, even in less positive times, says Jonathan Wyles, as he asks whether tougher deterrents could be the answer

Conveyancing: tailoring information to a client's needs

Conveyancers have a duty of care to provide clients with a level of information about a transaction that is appropriate for their particular situation, says John Coulter

Send a clear message

Internal communication is only successful if it is a two-way process that garners attention, respect and belief, says Geraint Jones

Securing relief from sanctions in procedural orders

Swift action can reduce penalties in cases where deadlines are missed, says Eleanor Kilner

Mix and mine information to better understand your clients

Legal services can generate and access increasing amounts of data, but the effect to the end user is marginal compared with industrial output, says Damian Blackburn

The LLM: do not underestimate the value of developing expertise

Achieving an LLM qualification provides the opportunity to stand out from the crowd, says Simon Boyes

Commercial property update

Landlords should ensure that rent accruing during an administrator's occupation is recovered as an expense to provide the highest rate of recovery possible, says Magnus Hassett