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5 Nov 2024

Probate research is a special job requiring special skills

Ryan Gregory, International Manager at Finders International, shares his experiences of and thoughts on the skills necessary to carry out effective probate research

4 Nov 2024

Can solicitors be heroes?

Bernard George, author of ‘OBJECTION! What You Need to Know Before You Become a Lawyer’, asks whether solicitors can be heroes

1 Nov 2024

Renting in the UK: unpacking the Landmark Renters Rights Bill 2024

Dariya Skerratt, a Trainee Solicitor at Seddons, looks at the proposals put forward in the Renters Rights Bill 2024 and the likely impact on landlords and tenants

29 Oct 2024

Key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision in UniCredit v RusChemAlliance

Jon Felce, a Partner at CYK, discusses the key takeaways from the Supreme Court’s decision in UniCredit Bank GmbH v RusChemAlliance LLC [2024] UKSC 30

26 Oct 2024

Blink Payment solution transforms Lovetts operations

Lovetts Solicitors upgrades to Blink Payment, boosting efficiency and security in debt recovery services

24 Oct 2024

Why are there still no safe routes to the UK for Gazan civilians trying to join their families here?

Liz Barratt, a Partner, and solicitors Elisabeth Attwood and Jenni Whitaker, from Bindmans LLP, share their thoughts on the government’s inaction in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

23 Oct 2024

Navigating HMRC investigations

Maintaining a rational approach and securing professional legal guidance early on are key strategies for businesses facing HMRC investigations, according to Kangs Solicitors

16 Oct 2024

Hurdles to offering a solicitor apprenticeship degree

With the Labour government planning to reform apprenticeships, Michael Butler and Chloe Sheppick, Director and Deputy Director, respectively, of the Professional Law Institute, discuss the existing difficulties with the solicitor apprenticeship degree that stop many higher education institutions providing this valuable offering