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An unusual legacy decision may be hard to understand but it does not necessarily mean lack of capacity, even for clients with schizophrenia, says Matthew...

Land Registry: if it ain't broke, don't fix it

John Coulter speculates that plans to widen the remit on land registration could sting both conveyancers and clients on the costs front

Construction update

Simple planning, financial incentives and ambitious targets for new builds should see an increase in the number of microgeneration schemes and systems in operation, says...

Go the extra mile

For families who are separated by great distance, asset searches after death mean there is much ground to plough, says Fraser & Fraser

Regulation will not of itself fix the problems law firms face over CPD

By Nicola Jones, Director, Athena Professional

Back to the drawing board on protective costs orders

At a time of reduced legal aid and further threats to judicial review, a new ruling on access to justice in environmental cases ought to...

Saurabh Mishra: The link between CSR and financial performance

Law firms that invest in corporate social responsibility can reduce ?their financial risk, Saurabh Mishra tells Manju Manglani

Tech City: seedling ground for private client lawyers

Could the tech community east off the Old Street roundabout be the next market for private client lawyers? David Semmens thinks so