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Charities and Brexit

Simon Steeden considers how charities could be affected by the legal and financial uncertainty following the UK's vote to leave the EU

Following the golden rule

Ben Parr-Ferris considers the court's approach to testamentary capacity in Burns and two recent decisions on the application of costs rules in contentious probate cases

A changing landscape

Robert Nieri and Georgina Farmer discuss the steps charities must take to ensure compliance with new fundraising rules and guidance

Mind what you say

John de Waal QC advises on the enforceability of anti-oral variation clauses following decisions in Globe and MWB

Speeding up the planning process

Richard Harwood QC discusses proposals made by the Neighbourhood Planning Bill and whether they will achieve the aim of streamlining the planning system

Stick to the rules

Alec Samuels discusses the culture of compliance following Denton v White

A bite-sized update on the Energy Efficiency Regulations

Edward Glass advises practitioners on preparing their landlord clients for the minimum energy efficiency standards

SDLT surcharge: A difficult and unfair tax

The complexities of the new SDLT regime pose a number of traps for unwary conveyencers, warns Paul Clark