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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

Securing relief from sanctions in procedural orders

Swift action can reduce penalties in cases where deadlines are missed, says Eleanor Kilner

Mix and mine information to better understand your clients

Legal services can generate and access increasing amounts of data, but the effect to the end user is marginal compared with industrial output, says Damian Blackburn