Private client

Articles

15 Sept 2009

Picture perfect

The Coroners and Justice Bill shows awareness of changing technology and will clarify the law on illegal images of children, says Maureen Johnson

15 Sept 2009

Well disposed

Charities looking to sell land must comply with several statutory obligations before entering into a contract, says Jane Lonergan

8 Sept 2009

Legal aid voices: housing and repossession

Housing advice at the Derby Community Legal Advice Centre should be available within a fortnight but with rising demand the wait is now up four weeks, says Jon Robins

8 Sept 2009

Pitfalls for the unwary

Solicitors must ensure they understand their duties towards LEI insurers and claims management companies or risk a claim being brought against them, says Alison Siniver

8 Sept 2009

Best behaviour

As courts increasingly look at the behaviour of parties during mediation proceedings, clients should be advised to cooperate fully and practitioners should ensure they take detailed notes and be prepared to give evidence, say John Bramhall and Mercedes Castillo

8 Sept 2009

Down to business

Firms should take a fresh approach to marketing and recognise the value of business management and motivation, says Dianne Bown-Wilson

8 Sept 2009

What's in store?

Solicitors should ensure they fulfil their duty to oversee the preservation of electronically stored information, or risk facing a negligence claim, says John Okonkwo

8 Sept 2009

The key to succession

Companies should have a clear plan in place when recruiting board members, says Susan Thomas