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Anti-money laundering compliance: the regulator closes in

Firms must take steps to make sure they don't make the headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2020, says Helen Simm

The living and the death: the rise of proprietary estoppel cases

The equitable doctrine of proprietary estoppel is thriving and increasingly relied on by claimants before a promisor's death, as Matthew Duncan explains

Pensions, offsetting and methodologies

The Pension Advisory Group has demystified the treatment of pensions, particularly offsetting pensions against other matrimonial assets, as Grace Lawrence explains

Where's the equity

Equity partners may be seeing big rewards while earning for the firm, but what about on retirement? Kevin Wood explains what equity partners should consider when investing capital in the firm.

Sparking innovation

An innovation board can be an asset to firms seeking to innovate, but first they need to appreciate what innovation really is, says Hélène Russell

The art of listening

Managing partner of Black County firm FBC Manby Bowdler, Kim Carr, explains how her passion for people drives her

Succession: a tough nut to crack

Succession is a tricky issue for small firms and early planning is vital, says William Franklin

Calling time on booze culture

Firms are taking steps to side-line alcohol culture to create healthier attitudes and alternatives, says Laura Uberoi