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Adapt and thrive

Practitioners must adapt to the needs and characteristics of the family dynamic if they are to successfully advise a family business, says Dr James Cunningham

The SRA has a duty to lead by example

How can the regulator expect to maintain the confidence of the profession when it doesn't take issues raised by the profession seriously, asks Susanna Heley

Don't wait for clients to land on your desk

Organising local events can be the perfect way to embed yourself in the community and create a real presence, says Catherine Maxfield

Anti-competitive operations

The average consumer who uses their credit or debit card barely appreciates the elaborate legal structure necessary to make the system work, discusses Paul Stanley...

Lawyers are not interpreting financial reports

Educating staff on the reasons for best practice is the first step towards more effective cash management, says Peter Scott

An enterprising solution for law firms

Firms able to access a new level of workflow management

HMRC's welcome and controversial powers

Victoria Mahon de Palacios discusses inheritance tax charges on trusts, tax avoidance schemes, wills for same-sex couples, digital LPAs and the importance of choosing the...

The fine line between worker and employee

Parental leave, employment tribunal fees and dismissal dates have all made an appearance of late in the courts, writes Ryan Clement