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Give more to charity so HMRC takes less from an estate

Despite the government's initiative to encourage charitable bequests, some clients are missing out on effective inheritance tax mitigation, says Jessica Schock

The web can help build stronger relationships with clients

The internet hasn't killed old fashioned values, it's made it easier to tell your clients about them, says Paul Hajek

Planning update

Julian Boswall and Cathryn Tracey take a look at energy farms planning permissions, a speedier process for appeals and the Electricity Act regime in Scotland

Charity law update

New guidance clarifying charities' status benefits the public and trustees, says Tom Murdoch

What's a reasonable maximum fine?

The regulator's latest bid to increase its fining power is still too high, argues Stuart Bushell

Are law schools facing an existential crisis?

The type of education each law school wishes to provide for different learners is a decision many law schools are now faced with following the...

Vampire partners: The risks of ignoring succession planning

Do you have partners who suck the lifeblood out of your firm? Guy Vincent considers the dangers of ignoring succession planning issues

End of the road: Options for partners approaching retirement

Jonathan Macfarlane considers the options available to older partners who are expected to make room for younger partners