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Merging as a way of expanding services and cover town and country

Merging with local firms means consolidating market position and being able to offer services to clients across the region, says John Outram

Why this must be the year of the client

If we put the client centre stage and listen to their concerns, we will only survive these difficult times and emerge stronger, says David Kirwan

Berger v Berger

Heather Viljoen reviews a recent case about wills and trusts

Young v Young

Heather Viljoen discusses the outcome of the much-publicised and highly criticised assets-splitting case

Taxation tango

Tax and transparency in Latin America: the scorecard results have not been encouraging, but progress is being made, says Derek Sambrook

Criminal law update: whole-life tariff, private prosecutors, appropriate officer

Rebecca Meads considers whole-life tariff judgments, private prosecutors' rights in confiscation proceedings, and new disclosure protocols for unused material in criminal cases

More than one basket

A change in the offshore bond market could provide discretionary fund managers with greater flexibility and help attract a broader client base, says Claire Bennison

A tale of two professions: who will help conveyancers resist pressure from lenders?

After the Quality Conveyancing Scheme, now Lender Exchange is potentially undermining the credibility and survival of independent law firms, warns Howard Salter