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Taking a pickaxe to the glass ceiling

We all need to alter our mindsets and take action if opportunities for women in businesses are going to improve, argues Donna O'Neill

Developments and disputes

The regulatory shifts and case law updates of the last few months represent a busy start to the year in the residential property sphere, writes Belinda Walkinshaw

The case for the prosecution

Catherine Fischl and Kate Parker consider the future for the prosecution of journalists following R v Chapman and the use of hearsay in domestic violence cases

Fractional ownership of holiday homes: A fresh look

Jonathan Silverman flags a number of aspects for practitioners to consider when asked to advise buyers of fractional schemes

Damages for trespass: Bypassing Swordheath and Dunlop

The Supreme Court is to decide whether a parking charge is enforceable as a penalty. John de Waal QC discusses the implications for the law of trespass

A matter of luck?

Without sufficient state funding for the Care Act, those in need of care will be left counting on nothing but their lucky stars, warns Maria Meek

How to choose your first practice management system

Poorly chosen systems can have catastrophic effects on the running of your business and are not easy to fix, explains Damian Blackburn

Out of reach

What happens when a UK resident client who can no longer manage their financial affairs has assets in Guernsey, ponders Alison MacKrill