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AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER This timely and essential book is an emergency guide and effective insurance policy for all firms. Written by barrister Hugo Lodge, this handbook provides specialist guidance on how to comply with financial sanctions regimes and...

2nd editionThe new second edition of Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers has been updated to incorporate the latest regulatory information and guidance from government, the SRA, LSAG and the Law Society. Through a series of over 200 questions and...

2nd editionThis practical, accessible and authoritative handbook covers all aspects of the law and practice relevant to probate disputes, including: removal of executors probate disputes, including due execution, lack of testamentary capacity, lack of...

Data Protection, Privacy and Information Law A practical guideNOW AVAILABLE Information, and what we or others do with it, is widely regulated and is increasingly the subject of litigation and public and private concern. Issues of data protection,...

SRA Investigations is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the law and practice relating to investigations by the SRA. From the initial decision to commence an investigation through to the conclusion to close the investigation or take disciplinary or...

2nd editionActing in matrimonial finance matters requires a precise and focused approach to the preparation of documents and evidence. This toolkit contains over 30 template documents, with guidance on how to tailor each one for different types of cases...

Licensing Law Handbook, 3rd edition A practical guide to alcohol and entertainment licensing3rd editionOut now The new edition of the Licensing Law Handbook is a clear and concise guide to the reformed system of licensing. It will safely guide you...

31st editionThe Conveyancing Handbook has been a trusted first port of call for thousands of practitioners for over 31 years. It takes the reader step by step through transactions so nothing is overlooked. This year’s edition has been extensively updated...

4th editionThe first edition was cited by the SDT in the Dentons judgment as an authoritative source of market practice guidance. Lawyers are required to take steps to prevent money launderers and terrorist financiers from making use of their services...

Conflicts, Confidentiality and Disclosure Requirements, risks and remediesWritten in an easily accessible Q&A format, this book offers assistance to those regulated by the SRA or employed in SRA-regulated firms. It gives insight into the risk...

Post-completion A conveyancer’s guide to process, risk and complianceThis unique book focuses on current risk and compliance issues in post-completion conveyancing. It will help property practitioners to meet their obligations and avoid costly mistakes...

2nd editionVarying the Disposition of an Estate after Death provides invaluable help to those advising clients about the opportunities, implications and pitfalls of varying the disposition of estates using variations and disclaimers. Altered personal...

Making Gifts of Assets The legal considerationsMaking Gifts of Assets is an essential yet user-friendly guide for private client, company, commercial and conveyancing solicitors that pulls together all the key considerations when advising on making gifts...

The Solicitor’s Handbook is a comprehensive and user-friendly guide to the common law and regulations governing the conduct of solicitors. The 2024 edition has been updated to take account of all the key developments which have taken place since the...

Through a series of questions and answers, this book will assist solicitors employed by non-solicitor employers to understand and manage their regulatory and ethical duties. It provides expert advice on some of the most common issues that are likely to...

Execution of Documents, 4th edition A practical guide4th editionIncorrect execution can lead to documents being invalid or unenforceable. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures with Execution of Documents. The new fourth edition of...

Building Safety Act 2022 A guide for property lawyersThe Building Safety Act 2022 is an important and complex new piece of legislation which is causing confusion for conveyancers and other property professionals. Written by a team of practising...

January 2024 editionThe SRA Standards and Regulations is essential reading for all solicitors to ensure that they are complying with the rules set down by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Many of the standards and regulations have been updated since...

Property Development, 4th edition A practical guide4th editionProperty Development explains all the issues arising from property development work and will guide lawyers, developers and landowners through the many pitfalls commonly encountered in practice...

Social Care Charging is a guide to charges for care under the Care Act 2014. The book offers detailed and practical advice to assist anyone who needs to understand the complexities of the law and guidance surrounding paying for care, including deferred...

Special Guardianship and Adoption Handbook is a comprehensive, accessible guide to special guardianship and adoption law for all children and family law practitioners. It provides essential advice at all stages of representing clients: at the office,...

Conveyancing Quality Scheme Toolkit, 4th edition Practice management standards4th editionThe Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Accreditation under the scheme provides assurance to...

This new book is a concise and practical guide to the procedural rules that apply to cases in the Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal. Including procedures to be followed in leasehold, land registration, agricultural and residential cases, it...

2nd editionCyber security is a central issue for legal services providers, their insurers and regulators. This second edition of Cyber Security Toolkit has been fully revised and updated to cover current cyber security threats and best practice...

4th editionRefining conveyancing procedures can save valuable time and money and so contribute towards a profitable practice. Using checklists is a reliable method of avoiding pitfalls and of ensuring that all the necessary steps in a transaction have...

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation A guide to the new law and practiceA practical guide to divorce, dissolution and separation in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales in the light of changes to the legislation. This book...

Stamp Duty Land Tax Handbook, 2nd edition A guide for residential conveyancers2nd editionThe second edition of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Handbook – A Guide for Residential Conveyancers is essential for residential property lawyers to understand better the...

Assessment of Mental Capacity, 5th edition A practical guide for doctors and lawyers5th editionDoctors, lawyers and other professionals often need to make an assessment of a person’s mental capacity. This book helps to support these professionals by...

Advising Clients with Mental Health Conditions A practical guide to the legal issuesAdvising Clients with Mental Health Conditions is designed to aid solicitors in advising clients who have mental health problems, and their carers, and to assist the...

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, 2nd edition Law and practice2nd editionThe Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has the power to strike a solicitor’s name off the roll, suspend a solicitor from practice, fine or reprimand a solicitor or make such...

Inheritance Act Claims, 3rd edition A practical guide3rd editionInheritance Act Claims is a highly practical book which provides a comprehensive guide to claims brought under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. The book...

Client Care in Conveyancing will help you to perfect your client care skills during the conveyancing process. This valuable insight will allow you to anticipate and act on your client’s expectations and ensure that they are receiving the best...

UK General Data Protection Regulation A guide to the lawThe UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) together with the Data Protection Act 2018 regulate the processing of personal data in the UK, following its departure from the EU.This essential...

3rd editionThe renewal of business tenancies is subject to compliance with strict legal requirements including technical statutory procedures, time-limits, and the service of prescribed notices and forms. Accordingly, the operation of the renewal...

Forfeiture is the principal legal means of recovering possession of land in a commercial landlord and tenant context.  Despite statutory restrictions, it also remains very relevant in a residential context (particularly in respect of leasehold service...

Financial Crime A compliance manualComplying with financial crime legislation and regulation can be daunting and, if not done correctly, ineffective and costly. This book sets out the relevant legislation and regulations, alongside practical guidance on...

Solicitors and the Accounts Rules, 4th edition A compliance handbook4th editionEvery firm of solicitors must ensure that they comply effectively with the SRA Accounts Rules. The fourth edition of Solicitors and the Accounts Rules has been extensively...

Litigation Handbook Practice and procedure in the business and property courtsThe Litigation Handbook is a practical guide to taking a dispute through the courts of England and Wales with a specific focus on the Business and Property Courts from the...

Dealing with Digital Assets A guide for private client solicitorsNinety-three per cent of people who have made a will in the UK have not included any provision for their digital assets when they die. It is therefore vital that all practitioners involved...

4th editionThe Insolvency Law Handbook is essential for professionals called upon to advise debtors faced with personal or corporate insolvency, or their creditors. It explains the insolvency process - looking at each of the various procedures in turn,...