Archive

18 Aug 2009

Yorkshire: the proof will be in the pudding

The downturn has prompted Yorkshire firms to choose between continuing as they are and expanding, but they are equally concerned with how they will survive when the economy starts to improve. Jean-Yves Gilg reports

18 Aug 2009

Loud and clear

Lawyers must make sure they communicate with clients clearly to avoid any misunderstandings and explain all the options, even if there is a risk the advice will make them unpopular, says Anne-Marie Morgan-Barrett

18 Aug 2009

A step ahead

Law firms with a fixed retirement age policy should start reviewing their arrangements ahead of the forthcoming ruling in Seldon, says Jennifer Haywood

18 Aug 2009

Got it covered?

Insurance provisions are one of the key issues to discuss when negotiating a commercial lease, whether acting for landlords or tenants, says Natasha Dunn

18 Aug 2009

Update: agriculture

Michael Aubrey considers cases on exposure to pesticides, compensation for animal culling and accidents involving livestock – and bovine power generation

11 Aug 2009

Philanthropist's contested will ruling only tip of rise in probate disputes

The children of a wealthy book lover have succeeded in their claim to her estate as the High Court found that she could not have made a will naming the son of her carer as sole beneficiary.

11 Aug 2009

Update: tax and trusts

David Bird explains the new system of tax appeals, and looks at recent cases on trusts, inheritance tax and capital gains tax and a new disclosure opportunity for offshore accounts

11 Aug 2009

Update: commercial property

Milton McIntosh considers cases on lease agreements, the interpretation of rent review provisions, arbitrations, authorised guarantee agreements, surrenders and break notices