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Wealth management update

Ann Stanyer reports on changes to the calculation of tax on relevant property trusts, new measures introduced in the Finance Act 2013, and a case...

Making the most effective use of EU law

Quite aside from the debate whether Britain should be in or out of Europe, EU law provides an array of rules, rights and options for...

The fine distinction between regulatory acts and acts that regulate

A case about the right of Inuits to continue to hunt seals raised novel issues about applicants' standing in challenges to certain European rules, says...

Reporting requirements: minor changes with significant consequences

The challenges thrown up by seemingly minor changes to the reporting of non-material breaches and the suitability test should not be underestimated, says Susanna Heley

Virtual touchpoints: Improve your online client interactions

Does your firm's website provide a custom client experience with social media touchpoints, asks John Simpson

Jonathan Agar: How lawyers are like soldiers

The British Army captain turned law firm CEO ?tells Manju Manglani why leading lawyers ?is a lot like leading soldiers

Press Freedom and responsibility – regulation and the Royal Charter

After the underwhelming consequences of the Leveson inquiry, what can we expect from the Royal Charter's plans to implement press regulation? Will 'free press' become...

Reforming private enforcement of competition law

Parallel proposals in Europe and Britain, aimed at improving redress for consumers for breaches of competition law, take different approaches on key policy issues. Dave...