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The 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 to include the most recent guidance on good practice in residential conveyancing and is a crucial resource for answering queries arising from day-to-day property transactions.
Available to pre-order. The Licensing Law Handbook safely guides practitioners through practical aspects including applications for authorisation, operating schedules, and objections to authorisation.
Available to pre-order. Acting in matrimonial finance matters requires a precise and focused approach to the preparation of documents and evidence. This new edition contains over 30 template documents, with guidance on how to tailor each one for different types of cases.
SRA Investigations is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to the law and practice relating to investigations by the SRA.
Available to pre-order . This new edition will provide you with practical know-how about combatting money laundering and contains checklists, forms, policies and other templates to help you demonstrate compliance, all of which are available to download to enable easy customisation.
Exclusive offer for online bookshop customers – save £20*. The 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 to include the most recent guidance on good practice in residential conveyancing and is a crucial resource for answering queries arising from day-to-day property transactions.
Now available to buy. Written 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 management of conflicts of interests as well as the duties relating to confidentiality and disclosure. All information is presented in a user-friendly manner, providing a clear examination of the main considerations, offering compliance tips designed to mitigate risk.
This 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 in this critical area.
NOW AVAILABLE 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 publication of the 2022 edition.
This book provides invaluable help to those advising clients about the opportunities, implications and pitfalls of varying the disposition of estates using variations and disclaimers. Inheritance tax, capital gains tax, income tax, stamp duty, trusts and their implications are fully considered. Updated to take account of the Trust Register, excepted estates and variations, case law, changes to HMRC's Capital Gains Manual, clarifying instructions, and precedents.
Making 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 into one concise volume.
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.
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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 publication of the 2022 edition.
This book provides an overview of the Act and focuses on key issues for property lawyers, including those advising house purchasers, leaseholders and managing agents, landlords and tenants or property developers.
Incorrect execution can lead to documents being invalid or unenforceable. Ensure that you are following the correct procedures with the new edition of Execution of Documents.
The 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 the last edition and this latest book is updated with all the changes approved by the Legal Services Board in December 2023.
This new fourth edition of Property 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 payment agreements, when houses or assets are disregarded, deprivation of assets and top-ups. It sets out many of the scenarios commonly arising around charging, and answers key questions.
This is a comprehensive, accessible guide to special guardianship and adoption law. It provides essential advice at all stages of representing clients: at the office, drafting, negotiating and conducting court hearings.
The Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Accreditation under the scheme provides assurance to lenders, insurers, consumers and clients. The Conveyancing Quality Scheme Toolkit helps residential conveyancing practices to understand, implement and maintain the CQS protocol, and to comply with the core practice management standards (CPMS) that must be followed by all practices within the scheme.
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.
Cyber 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 approaches.
This new edition of Conveyancing Checklists provides a comprehensive range of checklists and standard letters that follow the order of a transaction.
This new book is a practical and up-to-date guide to the reforms and related issues arising from the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act in relation to marriage and civil partnership in England and Wales.
Risk and Compliance Questions and Answers will fast become your essential compliance companion. Covering over 200 questions and answers covering common to complex compliance issues, it can be dipped into as required, read cover to cover or used to assist
Written by experts from a variety of disciplines, this new EPUB edition of Assessment of Mental Capacity combines clarity as to the law with a practical, jargon-free approach to provide guidelines on issues ranging from medical treatment to making a will,
This EPUB provides a unique step-by-step guide to the law and practice of the SDT, from the issue of proceedings through to appeal. Its practical approach will help anyone who wishes to avoid the common pitfalls faced by unfamiliar users of the Tribunal.
Written by experts from a variety of disciplines, this new edition of Assessment of Mental Capacity combines clarity as to the law with a practical, jargon-free approach to provide guidelines on issues ranging from medical treatment to making a will, sexual decision-making and capacity in the context of the Mental Health Act 1983.
The second edition of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Handbook – A Guide for Residential Conveyancers is essential for residential property lawyers to understand better the stamp duty rules on residential property transactions in England and Northern Ireland. It will help practitioner's reduce costs and protect against claims for professional negligence and damage to reputation.
This clear and practical book will assist practitioners with a guide to common legal problems that clients with mental health problems experience and how to approach them to ensure vulnerable clients receive excellent advice.
This updated edition provides guidance on how to conduct claims, the court’s approach, assessing quantum, the tax implications of orders and compromises, and the issues arising for will drafting.
This book provides a unique step-by-step guide to the law and practice of the SDT, from the issue of proceedings through to appeal. Its practical approach will help anyone who wishes to avoid the common pitfalls faced by unfamiliar users of the Tribunal.
This new book will help you to improve the less successful aspects of your conveyancing service and it includes guidance on regulatory issues such as price transparency (as highlighted by the SRA) and GDPR through case studies and practical examples.
The 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. This new third edition is fully updated to unravel these complexities.
This essential text explains what the UK GDPR means both for firms’ own personal data and the personal data of the clients they advise.
Forfeiture of Leases is a new book offering comprehensive and authoritative guidance on the subject covering both residential and commercial issues.
This book sets out the relevant financial crime legislation and regulations, alongside practical guidance on how to embed the requirements in your firm.
The fourth edition of Solicitors and the Accounts Rules has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the implementation of the SRA Standards and Regulations in November 2019.
The 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 pre-action stage to resolution, either by trial or settlement using an alternative dispute resolution method.
This book explains the practical and legal aspects of planning for and administering a digital estate.
This latest edition of the Insolvency Law Handbook is essential for professionals called upon to advise debtors faced with personal or corporate insolvency, or their creditors.
The Probate Practitioner’s Handbook is a well-established and popular guide to good practice for solicitors’ firms that undertake probate and estate administration work. This new ninth edition has been comprehensively updated by leading experts.
The Children Law Handbook is an indispensable resource for practitioners dealing with the complexities of private children law disputes and permanency planning, whether by way of adoption, fostering and special guardianship.
The Probate Practitioner’s Handbook is a well-established and popular guide to good practice for solicitors’ firms that undertake probate and estate administration work. This new ninth edition has been comprehensively updated so you can advise your client with confidence.
This book is a practical guide to what retained EU law is and how it functions, illustrated with case studies and examples, explaining the key issues for practitioners in a clear and accessible way. It is essential knowledge for lawyers following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The book gives the practitioner the tools they need to apply the new domestic framework introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in their area of law. For international orders, please call +44 370 850 1422
This book focuses on the property and financial aspects of relationship breakdown for cohabitants. The key concepts, issues and case law are explained clearly and concisely and will be an invaluable source of help and guidance for the busy family law practitioner.
How to Start a Law Firm is an indispensable guide for anyone who has recently established their own firm or is thinking about doing so.
The Inheritance Tax Planning Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the planning opportunities available to mitigate the inheritance tax payable, with the help of examples and practical tips.
This crucial training manual gives support staff and paralegals a deeper understanding of the legal principles, regulations and good practice underlying residential conveyancing procedures and a sound grasp of the risks associated with their work.
The COLPs Toolkit contains the essential checklists, forms, policies and other documentation that a COLP needs to perform their role in a handy single volume.
How to Start a Law Firm is an indispensable guide for anyone who has recently established their own firm or is thinking about doing so.
The Matrimonial Finance Handbook is an indispensable resource for practitioners advising clients on financial remedies following divorce or civil partnership dissolution.
This book provides a practical guide to the principles and practice of open justice and privacy in family proceedings.
The Housing Law Handbook will guide you through the minefield of different legislative regimes governing housing law.
Assessing and Addressing Risk and Compliance in Your Law Firm is essential reading for all law firms to ensure they are compliant and risk averse.
This toolkit will help COFAs and anyone working in the accounts department of a law firm to implement and oversee systems to ensure compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.
This practical, accessible and authoritative handbook covers all aspects of the law and practice relevant to trust disputes.
Regulation and In-House Lawyers is a resource for lawyers working in-house for organisations which are not authorised by the SRA. This second edition has been fully updated to reflect the major regulatory changes which have been introduced by the SRA.
This essential reference book provides guidance on SRA regulations for non-lawyers working in law firms and for those who are responsible for ensuring that they comply with the SRA’s rules.
A single source guide to the different types of agreements reached with clients prior to marriage, civil partnership, cohabitation and during family breakdown.
The fourth edition of this practical guide to lasting powers of attorney has been updated and expanded to take account of recent developments in settled and developing areas of law affecting LPAs.
The Elderly Client Handbook will continue to be the essential source of practical advice and guidance for new and experienced practitioners.
This is a comprehensive career guide is filled with practical guidance, exercises and actionable advice, for every new lawyer making the transition from student to legal professional.
This fully revised and updated version of the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol represents the Law Society’s preferred practice for conveyancing transactions of freehold and leasehold residential property.
This popular book combines practical tools and expert guidance to assist practitioners with the preparation of wills for the most commonly encountered situations.
The Data Protection Toolkit, 2nd edition offers updated advice on how to keep your practice compliant with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, which became law in the UK as the Data Protection Act in May 2018.
Whether you’ve recently qualified, are facing a key career crossroads or want to take stock of your career, this book gives you all the essential tools to develop a plan you can put into action.
This indispensable guide to employment tribunals has been completely updated and revised. It provides detailed coverage of the legal and procedural issues involved in bringing a case to an employment tribunal, from both claimant and respondent perspectives.
Land law in England and Wales remains highly complex and contains many traps for the unwary. As well as covering routine matters such as investigation of title and pre-contract searches and enquiries, the book contains chapters on discrete issues such resid
This practical book shares insights, smart strategies and tips to help you to market yourself and maximise your chances of career success.
User-friendly and practical, this book provides an overview of the substantive law and guidance on reporting suspicions, managing money laundering procedures and spotting money laundering activities in a solicitor’s practice, as well as the full text of the
This book examines the structure of the most commonly encountered transactions and provides a checklist of the terms that need to be included in the agreements and an analysis of the issues that need to be considered when drafting them.
To facilitate effective trust management, this book contains useful checklists, records and forms and is designed as a companion to the popular Trust Practitioner's Handbook. This is an essential support tool which includes over 20 forms and checklists.
With its range of flexible and adaptable precedents, Drafting Commercial Agreements can help you to draw up agreements accurately and efficiently.
This unique toolkit contains a mixture of commentary, procedural checklists, draft policies and precedents to help you prepare for exiting the market.
This book debunks the myth that legalese is precise. It explains, with before-and-after examples from legal practice, legislation and case law, how you can increase efficiency, profits and client approval, while making documents more readable and reliable.
How do you draft a contract of employment that is both comprehensive and comprehensible? One that covers necessary complexities but is clear? Save time and money by using the tried and tested guidance and clauses in Drafting Employment Contracts.
Criminal Finances Act 2017 is a legislation guide which explains how the Criminal Finances Act (which amends the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002) affects your clients' businesses, how your firm can advise on it, as well as the effects it has on your own firm.
Criminal Defence offers a step-by-step guide to practice and procedure in all of the criminal courts.
This handy book demonstrates how to plan, manage and evaluate the effectiveness of your firm's training programme. Designed to help your firm meet the continuing competence requirements, it provides a suite of tools to help with every aspect of training.
This book offers guidance to help identify and assess the evidence, a summary of the funding options,a concise exposition of the law showing how it applies and coverage of the rules relating to the First-Tier Tribunal (Land Registration Division).
This is a practical and comprehensive guide to making a claim under the government's tariff based scheme for compensating victims of violent crime.
This popular book explains the rights of long leaseholders to acquire the freehold of their property, extend the term of their lease, and exercise their right to manage a property.
Containing over 200 precedents, this indispensable and cost effective work gives you quick, manageable, and affordable access to precedents that are most likely to be used on a day-to-day basis.
This practical, accessible and authoritative handbook covers all aspects of the law and practice relevant to probate disputes.
This toolkit provides a suite of tools to assist family solicitors considering unbundling work and new methods of pricing while pointing out the potential risks and how to minimize them.
Profitability and Law Firm Management is designed to help partners and others involved in law firm management think about their firms differently and identify ways of making them more successful. Its purpose is to help you move your firm forward.
The Legal Training Handbook is an essential manual for all firms. It provides guidance on how to manage training as part of the business, meet the training needs of solicitors, and design and deliver effective training.
Developed by the Law Society in association with Resolution and other leading organisations, interest groups and figures in the field, this is the go-to text for family law practitioners.
Developed by the Law Society in association with Resolution and other leading organisations, interest groups and figures in the field, this is the go-to text for family law practitioners.
This toolkit helps firms to address common financial issues. It contains a mixture of draft policies, procedural checklists and other instruments to assist in demonstrating sound financial management.
In the second edition of this popular book, highly respected practitioners with a wealth of experience in the enforcement industry set out a comprehensive review of the law of enforcement.
This book gives practical assistance to everyone who needs to understand, negotiate or draft a confidentiality agreement.
The Licensing Law Handbook safely guides practitioners through practical aspects including applications for authorisation, operating schedules, and objections to authorisation.
Adoption of core practice management standards, based on Lexcel, is a mandatory requirement for legal practices seeking accreditation under the Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. This practical toolkit helps applicants to understand and comply with stand
The Wills and Inheritance Protocol sets out the Law Society’s preferred practice in will drafting, probate and estate administration and supports the provision of consistent and high quality services by legal practices.
