Swiss Wills and Amendments to the Law of Inheritance
The new year has begun with a significant development in Swiss estate law, as its century-old law of inheritance has undergone a revision.
French and International Property and Tax Matters for 2023
French real estate and tax law can be a multifaceted subject, relying on tax structures that are distinct from peer nations.
Post-Brexit Restructuring Proceedings – What are the Implications For Luxembourg?
The effects of Brexit have had seismic consequences for all aspects of law, not just in the UK but in Europe more widely.
What are the legal complexities in building envelope consulting?
The construction industry today faces a broad range of challenges, still contending with losses created by the COVID-19 pandemic and parallel economic factors.
Why are Legal Claims against Insurance Companies on the Rise?
The UK insurance space has experienced several turbulent years, first facing a global health crisis and then a widespread economic downturn.
What does Elon Musk’s Twitter ownership mean for copyright and creators?
The saga of Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter for $44 billion finally came to a close on 27 October 2022, leaving the future of creators on the site in doubt.
How can law firms retain talent in times of recession?
Whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, economic hardship is becoming a threat to the success or even survival of many law firms.
How to Deal with the Family Law Challenges
Dealing with what are often intensely personal matters for clients, family law makes demands of lawyers that few other sectors do.
Life Expectancy Calculation: An Educated Guess or a Scientific Opinion?
What is the preferred methodology of life expectancy calclulators, and how accurate are the results that it produces?
How to Close Real Estate Deals in Florida
Florida is home to some of the most highly sought-after real estate in the US – a market that has seen seismic changes amid pandemic measures and inflation.
What is the key to effective post-COVID mediation?
Even as mediation grows in popularity as an alternative to costly litigation, there remain various barriers to even greater uptake in the wider legal sector.
The Biggest Legal Stories in 2022
As this most recent year comes to a close, Lawyer Monthly rounds up the biggest and most impactful cases of the preceding months.