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What's the matter?

Reports of the woes that beset law firms in 2013 are being superseded by growing evidence of a new spirit of optimism, says Ian Muirhead

Sign here, not there

Pay close attention when your client is authorising a document because chances are they're missing the point, says Kate Davies

Jersey focus | Key to residence is in the detail

Navigating your way through the UK statutory residence test may seem straightforward but it can be a daunting prospect, say Garry Bell and Rebecca Turnbull

Jersey focus | 'The debate around transparency continues to evolve'

For more than 50 years, Jersey has been focused on offering private clients and their advisers a quality service, and that focus is undoubtedly working to Jersey's advantage today, says Geoff Cook

Jersey focus | Location, location, location

Tax matters, staffing needs, practical issues and legal structures must be considered before deciding where to base your family office, say Richard Joynt and Ian Slack

Personal injury practices: small fish in a big pond

Can small personal injury practices survive? Four firms discuss the changes they have made to remain competitive

Enterprise Act: An Act of treachery

The change to death in the workplace legislation is an underhand act of government that sets back the UK by centuries, says James McNally

Personal injury claims portal: friend or foe?

The claims portal will prompt more speculative claims and drive an increase in stage three settlements, says David Bott, as he considers its role in the broader changing environment