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CGT: a new reason for letting go

Stephen Chater explores capital ?gains tax changes, what's involved ?in setting up an employee ownership trust and considerations a financial adviser would wish to raise...

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Legal Services Board, Inns of Court and justice reform

Book review

Karen Mitchell reads International Guide to Money Laundering Law and Practice (fourth edition)

Guidance is not enough

Even though banks have instructions for dealing with powers of attorney, clients still need support and back-up from their advisers, says Sofia Tayton

Win-win situation

IFAs and solicitors can work together for everyon';s benefit, providing a holistic service for the client and future generations, says Scott Gallacher

Who is affected by the decisions of the Charity Commission?

It can be a question of fact rather than a question of law, argues Stephen Roberts

Tax avoidance schemes and claims against solicitors

Solicitors should think carefully before risking their claims record by becoming involved in aggressive tax schemes, say Julian Miller and Tom Pangbourne

Clashes over rights: should there be an opt out for those with religious beliefs?

John van der Luit-Drummond