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Qualifying and quantifying marriage

Prenups will become commonplace but are best suited to high net worth couples and to those who have been married before, say Charlotte Bradley and Lauren Evans

Two out of three ain't bad

When you next open a new file, take the time to explain the rule of '2 from 3', deliver it and see the benefits of successfully managing your client's expectations, says Douglas McPherson

'We haven't got a clue what we're doing' after Mitchell, former FOIL president says

Leading silks discuss setting up arbitration scheme to bypass clogged-up courts

Setting yourself apart from the crowd: marketing tips for private client practices

Strong relationships remain the mainstay of new business, but an effective online presence and good use of social media can certainly help, says Suzy Ashworth

Contentious probate update

Penelope Reed QC considers issues of capacity in Simon v Byford and forgery in ?Watts v Watts as she rounds up the latest in contentious probate

Pricing yourself into the market

Kim Tasso considers how firms should pitch their pricing strategy so that it is both competitive and affordable

Growth strategies for progressive private client practices

Firms need to operate as businesses, embrace a clear value pricing strategy and undertake effective marketing if they are to succeed, says Viv Williams

Practitioners and the public deserve clarity on prenups

The Law Commission's report on matrimonial property, needs and agreements was a huge anti-climax, says Judith Fitton