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Prest: the precedent

The Supreme Court's judgment may be rare but it has implications for family, corporate and private client lawyers. Lesley Smythe hopes it's not a pyrrhic victory

'This isn't routine litigation. It's exceptional – and thank goodness it is'

Yasmin Prest transferred her case - and 26 lever arch files - to Farrer & Co in October 2010. Jennifer Palmer-Violet talks to partner Jeremy Posnansky QC, who acted for her along with partner Caroline Holley

Look forward and back

There are even more reasons now to ensure that structured inheritance tax planning is reviewed both when it has been put in place in the past and considered in the future, says Lucy Brennan

60-second interview: Sheree Green

Jennifer Palmer-Violet talks to Sheree Green of Anthony Collins Solicitors, who presented a session on elderly client at SJ Live in May

Killer jailed for 'calculated execution' of solicitor

Michael Chudley will not be released unless he lives to the age of 90

Appeal judges reject intervention human rights claim against SRA

Solicitor insists rights were breached and promises to take case to Strasbourg

Practice management | Alter your structure without diminishing your standing

There are ways that firms can alter their structures without diminishing their professional standing or their quality of service, says Susanna Heley

Balva wound-up over capital adequacy concerns

Decision does not yet amount to an 'insolvency event' under SRA rules that would force firms to seek alternative cover within four weeks