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Supreme Court finds against wind farm tycoon over financial settlement

Wife wins right to claim share of ex-husband's fortune earned after divorce

Importance of IP recognised by government and professionals

Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys believes it will benefit from a greater understanding of intellectual property by graduates

The muffled voice of the child: part two

Carla Ditz and Helen Greenfield explore the need for children to have their voices heard in the court process and consider whether the law is compatible with this

Enforcement of family financial orders in the spotlight

Law Commission wants better solutions to help separating couples

Fundamental dishonesty strike out

How will the courts interpret 'fundamental dishonesty' for the purposes of dismissing a claim under the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015, asks Simon Brindle

Estate planning and transferable ISAs

John Bunker addresses the wider estate-planning context of tax breaks on ISAs and highlights traps and issues to consider

Consultation considerations

Local authorities must not underestimate the importance of effective consultation in decision making, says Huw Williams

Sir Michael Pitt: the Legal Services Act 'defies logic'

The legal services sector can expect further turbulence over the next few years