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Competing for private client work in a changing environment

Speedy service and keen pricing are important but not as much as building face-to-face relationships with clients, says Chris Mathews

Where chancel repair searches are still required

Overriding interests are legally binding against a landowner even if not apparent from an inspection of the title register or unregistered deeds. Largely these are of considerable historic origin and include interests such as “manorial” rights and rights for churches to claim a contribution towards chancel repair.

Indemnity insurance: the sting in the tail

Overselling the firm's financial stability may turn out to be a high-risk strategy, John Gould warns

Best interests: how the Supreme Court restored the law for incapacitated patients

There will be sighs of relief from lawyers and clinicians after last year's Supreme Court ruling in Aintree, says Laura Davidson

Why small law firms are outpacing larger rivals in the recovery

Size and agility can be a great asset for smaller firms seeking quick growth in the current buoyant market, says Paul Beber, but those with an over-reliance on one type of work are exposed to great risk

Former justice minister: 'Legal aid cuts did not close my law firm'

Sports minister and husband want to 'pursue other interests'

Facing the music

Investors' concerns are split between inflation and deflation, but they must all prepare for the eventual rise in interest rates, says Fergus Boyd

The changing face of property dispute resolution

Charles Brown looks at recent initiatives to provide ADR procedures that are "fit for purpose"