Archive

Joint ventures: a halfway house to ABSs?

Issues with dual regulation have discouraged the adoption of integrated business models and are pushing solicitors towards tie-ups with independent financial advisers, says Ian Muirhead

Avoid post-recession complacency

Firms should grow steadily and invest wisely to position themselves for long-term success, advises Tony Brown

The documentation horror show

Lawyers should use their common sense when preparing court bundles, says an exasperated District Judge Ayers

Ten things you need to know about tax avoidance

HMRC are launching a ten-point campaign against tax avoidance. Andrew Watters looks at ten things we should bear in mind when considering HMRC's list.

With greater access to pensions comes greater responsibility

Jennie Kreser discusses pension death taxes and government guidance on individuals' expenditure

Planning in Wales

Julian Boswall and Stephen Humphreys discuss the EIA directive and green belt policy

Q&A with the SRA

Mark Solon asks the SRA's director of education and training, Julie Brannan, about how to adhere to the new competence regime

Four key domains form SRA's competence statement

Mark Solon talks to the SRA's director of education and training, Julie Brannan, about the regulator's new competency statement for solicitors