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Gold blend
Solicitors Journal

Gold blend

With ABSs looming and the economy still unstable, many firms are considering merging to gain a competitive edge. Charles Fuchter and Jacqueline Shicluna explain why they took the plunge
Caught in the trap
Solicitors Journal

Caught in the trap

Sue Smith untangles the most common problems with DIY wills and probate
Treasure island
Solicitors Journal

Treasure island

Downbranding a service offering to appeal to the mass market provides lucrative new territory for law firms, says Douglas McPherson
Over-inflated assets
Solicitors Journal

Over-inflated assets

HMRC's proposals for the pre-eminence scheme are more likely to cause a whimper than a bang, says Simon Weil
X marks the spot
Solicitors Journal

X marks the spot

A recent trust judgment in Jersey could see more settlors opting for the jurisdiction of the island over that of England, says Robert MacRae
Profile: Alasdair Douglas
Solicitors Journal

Profile: Alasdair Douglas

A more tailored approach should be taken to the regulation of law firms, the City of London Law Society's chairman tells Manju Manglani
Improper acts
Solicitors Journal

Improper acts

Michelle Chance, a partner at Kingsley Napley, discusses how UK firms can limit their liability for sexual harassment by fee-earners and clients
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