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Arnold v Britton and commercial common sense

John de Waal QC assesses the courts' approach to interpreting the language of contracts which provide for fixed service charges

EU citizenship: The CJEU retreats

Political pressure in some EU member states appears to be influencing the meaning ?of EU citizenship more than the existing case law, believes Denis Edwards

Forward strides made in legacy giving campaign

Minister for culture: 'Legacy giving is fundamental to the future of the cultural sector'

Solicitors remain first choice for wills

The number of solicitors being instructed to draft wills increases while DIY wills also on the rise

Keeping the property department on its toes

Tracey Calvert provides risk management advice on money laundering and other hot spots in the property world

Avoiding residual balances

Simon Sheppard outlines the steps solicitors can take to tighten up their systems

The highs and lows of shared ownership

Schemes that reduce the initial costs of buying a home are becoming increasingly popular, but there are some hidden complexities, explains Roberta Organ

First 100 years: A celebration of women in law

While recognising the strides made by women lawyers over the last century, Laura Clenshaw observes that true equality in the profession has not yet been achieved