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14 Dec 2007

Thames Valley: regional is beautiful

Thames Valley firms continue to enjoy prosperous growth and despite the proximity with London, intend to stay regional in their approach to business, says Jean-Yves Gilg

30 Nov 2007

Mental health and mental capacity: the new overlap

Patients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 as well as their doctors should be able to rely on the new principles in the Mental Capacity Act 2005, says Laura Davidson

30 Nov 2007

The Financial Ombudsman will fix it

The Financial Ombudsman Service provides a swift and cost-effective alternative to litigation against financial institutions, says Michael J Wilson

30 Nov 2007

One home into two

For divorcing couples, extracting enough equity from the matrimonial home to fund two new lifestyles is just one of several challenging exercises, says Michelle McDermott

23 Nov 2007

Implied parking rights

The decision in Moncrieff v Jamieson is likely to make claims of an implied right to parking more difficult but conveyancers should nevertheless take active steps to exclude them expressly, says Stephen Bickford Smith

23 Nov 2007

Owning up

Though fewer mortgage shortfall cases are now being litigated, the process of negotiating a settlement still remains complex, says Daniel Lewis

23 Nov 2007

Which route to use?

The Protection from Harrassment Act 1997 can provide a framework for applicants that are unable to rely on the Family Law Act 1996, say Michael Salter and Chris Bryden

23 Nov 2007

Information overload

How far must an adviser go to attain a client's informed consent, and does too much information simply lead to the client becoming confused and alarmed, asks Katy Manley