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Eeny meeny miny…

The exposure to different practice areas during my training contract threw up a few unexpected surprises, including one which made me rethink my long held...

Up to speed

The latest changes to the LPA registration process are very welcome, however fewer stages comes with a risk of exposing vulnerable donors

Quistclose or not

A comparison of recent English and Jersey cases shows the different approaches which might be taken by the two jurisdictions' courts

Home or away?

The mismatch in succession law in different EU member states can complicate the administration of an estate for clients with holiday homes abroad, warns Kate...

Financial health warning

Wealth management practitioners must take note of new case law and legislation, some of which may give rise to difficulties in practice, says Victoria Mahon...

Licence to thrill

Jeremy Phillips considers a number of recent decisions from the world of licensing

Addressing causation in valuer negligence cases

It is key to establish whether claims satisfy the 'but for' test of causation at an early stage, advises Eleanor Kilner

Re K and H: Cross-examination and impartiality

Could a judge be expected to fairly cross-examine a witness in place of a party unable to afford legal representation, asks District Judge Julie Exton