Archive

Life experience is needed to guide divorcing couples

Can students and trainees manage client expectations as confidently as experienced solicitors, asks Paula McMullan

Hindsight is not a wonderful thing in estate planning

Couples may snub a marriage certificate but they must write a will or risk losing property and assets, says Adam Draper

How to launch your next career as a non-executive director

By Beverly Landais, Marketing and Business Development Director, Saunderson House

Turning over a new leaf for families and the justice system

Major changes could remedy many problems, but centralised administration may be impractical for separating parents involved in court proceedings, says Joanna Pratt

Zero hours: the prospect of work is tempting but is it a fair deal?

Parliament must consider how to respond to both the prevalence and reported vices of zero-hours contracts, while balancing business needs with proper protection for workers, says Patrick Green QC

Is this the end of 'Tesco law'?

The SRA's ABS vetting process could be called into question following news of the beleguered Co-op Group's losses, says Stuart Bushell

Banking partnerships are not just about numbers

Keep talking to your bank, be upfront about challenges and involve them earlier rather than later, says Stephen Chalmers-Morris

What's at the top of your client's wish list?

Make sure your side is prepared for a financial remedy first directions appointment and aim to settle at the first hearing, says District Judge Julie Exton