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Barrister and accountant contest father's £3m Holocaust fund

Issue over unequal shares centres on applicability of foundations under English law, says trusts expert

60-second interview: Mark Slater

Investors should be concerned with the things they can control, not the macro issues that are beyond their influence, Mark Slater tells PCA

State of play: case summaries

Jennifer Ridgway and Elizabeth Eyre look at case law concerning the application of a will and managing the disposal of a vulnerable individual's assets to reflect the best interests principle

Dedication, integrity, and innovation

The Solicitors Journal Awards will focus on what makes solicitors celebrated in the digital age - hopefully without Fry-styled backlash, writes Kevin Poulter

Bar shadow programme extended as barristers warn of regression to a 'privileged elite'

'The Bar is in grave danger of once again becoming a rich person's game, like it was in the 50s and 60s,' says silk

SDLT hike will hit families and young professionals

Real estate lawyer questions the government's intentions ahead of April changes

Baroness Burt breaks up 'boys' club' of law firm management

'There are not enough women in management positions,' says firm chairman

First corporate conviction for failure to prevent bribery

Investigation and £2.25m fine has severe commercial impact on Sweett Group's operations, says white collar crime lawyer