Financial Services & Tax

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Changing a guilty plea

Revitt v DPP confirms that a guilty plea is an appropriate process in English law and that the ECHR in no way affects this, says Anthony Ostrin

Higher standards

Many of the rules in the recently issued Solicitors' Regulation Authority new code of conduct for solictors are based on well-known principles but they take a more direct approach. David Barton explains.

Update: libel and privacy

Rod Dadak reviews the latest case on libel and responsible journalism, internet defamation, privacy, reputation and freedom of expression

Blow down a storm of protest

So-called 'green' energy generation methods, such as wind power may in turn create its own form of pollution. Andy McKenzie explains

Playing the blame game

The recent regulation of claims management services will bring an end to unethical claims farmers. Andrew Davies welcomes the move

Liability as an opportunity

Managerial liability means that legal professionals need to be more aware of the insurance options available to their clients. Dave Riley explains

Come together

Kate Fleming provides practical insights into getting the most out of client meetings

Update: wills, probate and trusts

By Catherine McAleavey and Catherine Sanders