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The new children 'arbitration scheme

James Pirrie analyses the advantages of the scheme as a flexible and cost-effective alternative to court proceedings

Tackling challenges for attorneys and deputies

Costs can be a particular issue for professional attorneys and deputies, so following best-practice guidance is a must, advises Margaret Windram

Under the spotlight

In the wake of the Panama Papers scandal, León Fernando del Canto reviews the steps being taken by the EU to combat tax evasion and the use of offshore havens

Remaining alive to landlord and tenant issues

Alec Samuels considers disrepair, and notice of disrepair, issues in landlord and tenant disputes

The optics of redeveloping property

Laura Checkley and Katie de Kauwe consider a landlord's right to develop versus a company's right to manage

'Glamping': A trade or furnished holiday accommodation

With the rise of glamorous camping, Julie Butler considers the tax efficiency of farm diversification

How a Tasmanian court applied a UK ruling on future care costs

A landmark case could set the precedent for UK citizens claiming overseas, explains Peter Rigby

The termination of tiresome legislation

Future Bills that require a duty to insure, and create a criminal offence for non-compliance, should expressly indicate whether or not a civil remedy is also created, argues Alec Samuels