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Undervalue your trust business at your peril

It's disheartening that some international private banks are prepared to just give away a trust as a means of capturing assets under management, says Martin Hall

Shelfer is not the be all and end all

The judgment in Lawrence will prompt more judicial discretion in granting injunctions, says Ryan Diamond

Mortgage fraud update

The risk of property fraud remains real, even in less positive times, says Jonathan Wyles, as he asks whether tougher deterrents could be the answer

Conveyancing: tailoring information to a client's needs

Conveyancers have a duty of care to provide clients with a level of information about a transaction that is appropriate for their particular situation, says John Coulter

Send a clear message

Internal communication is only successful if it is a two-way process that garners attention, respect and belief, says Geraint Jones

Are you missing a trick?

Denying your client complete advice about estate planning could be an expensive oversight for both of you, says Scott Gallacher

Specialism is the order of the day

Meeting the everyday needs of firms as president of a local law society is paramount, says Paul Dyson

Engaging your senior associates in finding solutions to retention issues

By Victoria Brackett, Managing Partner, Thomas Eggar