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Napier to consider cap on contingency fees

CJC working party to explore Jackson LJ's preferred Ontario model

Divorce update

A year after the Ministry of Justice introduced mediation as an integral part of certain divorce proceedings, Austin Chessell reflects on his experience in practice

Estate planning update

Susi Dunn considers agricultural property relief from inheritance tax, the costs risks involved in entering into contentious probate proceedings and the reduced IHT rate

When public law meets conveyancing

In the light of key changes to planning permissions and enforcement, conveyancers will need to adopt a more meticulous approach, says Richard Humphreys QC

Paying the price for leasehold disputes

Now that the Court of Appeal has widened the scope of a common costs clause, landlords and tenants must ensure that such clauses are clearly drafted to avoid expensive and protracted litigation, says David Sawtell

Those keen to embrace the Legal Services Act are being let down

More effective communication from the LSB is needed to stamp out delays and uncertainty,says Susanna Heley

Trigger ramifications

Daniel Easton

Personal injury trust vs deputyship

When dealing with the settlement of a person lacking capacity, the Court of Protection must decide whether it is more appropriate to authorise a trust or appoint a deputy. So, what must it consider to reach a decision? Ruth Hughes reports