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Relocation, relocation

Elizabeth Fletcher considers whether more parents will want to return home to the EU in light of Brexit and where the law stands on relocation applications

Further erosion of legal professional privilege

Following Eurasian, a combination of fact finding with legal advice may enable a client to claim privilege, suggest Gavin Foggo and Veronique Bergau

Be proactive, not reactive about risk

Taking simple steps like ensuring all staff are aware of their compliance obligations and acting on concerns early can make a huge difference, advises Vicky Simpson

Special contributions and 'geniuses'

Philip Hunter considers the thorny issue of 'special contributions' and the direction the court might take to address the difficulties presented to practitioners when advising clients

Tackling some knotty issues

Amy Sevier considers several recent cases, including a welcome decision regarding Japanese knotweed and a ruling affecting tenants advertising their properties on Airbnb

AI revolution and 'Industry 4.0'

The opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence are huge, with the rate of development ever accelerating, writes Chris Weaver

Ready, willing, and able to complete?

With Brexit on the horizon, Cecily Crampin and Antony Tanney provide a timely reminder of the legal options available to sellers in periods of economic uncertainty

Interpretation of contract: look at the quality of the drafting

In striking a balance between competing interpretations the court must consider the quality of the drafting of a clause. Alec Samuels considers Wood v Capita Insurance Services Ltd