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Advising sophisticated clients revisited

Phil Murrin

The law of 'fair presentations'

David Hertzell examines the intricacies of the new Insurance Act 2015 and what it means for law firms' professional indemnity policies

Using hourly rates to calculate costs

What does the amendment of practice direction 3E on costs management mean for the assessment of costs at the conclusion of a case, asks Jon Lord

Interest and your 'client account

It is fundamental that an interest policy is maintained and reviewed by solicitor practices to ensure client interest is being safeguarded effectively, advises Samantha Mason

Not a gift horse

Margaret Windram reviews the limits on the authority of attorneys and deputies to make gifts

The implications of Brexit: Who is sovereign now?

The real-world power of the executive and legislature has been substantially diminished by withdrawal from the EU, writes Miranda Butler

What Brexit could mean for individual rights

John Hodgson considers how the rights of citizenship, free movement, and entitlement to social security benefits might be affected for UK citizens in the EU, and vice versa

Where to now for EU travel law?

From air fares to data roaming charges, Dr Julian Morris discusses the potential effects of Brexit for UK tour operators and travellers