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Being open about higher costs will help justify a higher fee

Conveyancers should be brave enough to start charging clients for the additional work ?they are expected to produce under the latest mortgage lenders' code, says...

Handling beneficiary complaints effectively

With LeO's jurisdiction covering complaints from beneficiaries of estates, 'law firms must take these as seriously as complaints from clients or face the 'same consequences,...

Relying on unlawful conduct as a defence

Think carefully before deciding to resist an order on the basis of illegality, ?says Sophie Purkis

Estate planning update

Giving can be costly if made as a result of a misunderstanding of the law, says Helen Bryant as she reviews cases on undue influence,...

X + Y = greater value

What will happen to your business when ?you lose your current clients and staff? ?Mark Tibergien reviews the inevitable future and how to engage with...

A draft bill offering consumers better redress

Expanded powers for the Competition Appeal Tribunal and new opt-out rules for groups actions would be good news for consumers, says John Doherty

Star-shaped solution

Think trade marks offer full protection? Think again. David Evans discusses ?why Guernsey's ?new image rights legislation helps well-known clients' succession planning

Do not ignore a reasonable request to talk things over

Mediation is back in the spotlight and, as the recent PGF II case shows, failing to engage could lead to costs sanctions, warns Jason Hunter