Lawyer Monthly Magazine - February 2019 Edition

5 Editor’s Note FEB 2019 www. lawyer-monthly .com Jaya Harrar Editor - Lawyer Monthly PUBLISHER Universal Media Limited 179,587 net digital distribution SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: Lawyer Monthly is published 12 times per year. Annual print subscription rates: £795.00 GBP €895 EUR $1075 USD Digital Edition Subscription - Free Available from: www.lawyer-monthly.com/subscriptions LAWYER MONTHLY © 2019 Universal Media Limited Lawyer Monthly is published by Universal Media Limited and is available on general subscription. Readership and circulation information can be found at: www.lawyer-monthly.com The views expressed in the articles within Lawyer Monthly are the contributors’ own. All rights reserved. Material contained within this publication is not to be reproduced in whole or in part without prior permission. Permission may only be given in written form by the management board of Universal Media Limited. Universal Media Limited: Garrick House, 2 Queen Street, Lichfield, WS13 6QD Tel: 0044 (0) 1543 267633 EDITOR Jaya Harrar Editor@lawyer-monthly.com PRODUCTION MANAGER Emma Tansey Production@lawyer-monthly.com SALES MANAGER James Southern James.Southern@universalmedia365.com Find Us On Facebook Lawyer Monthly @lawyermonthly Tweet Us Lawyer Monthly @LawyerMonthly Stay Connected Lawyer Monthly www.linkedin.com/company/lawyer-monthly Follow Us On Instagram Lawyer Monthly @lawyermonthly Welcome to the February 2019 edition of Lawyer Monthly Magazine! A major talking point this month has been the whirlwind of Brexit announcements and votes happening in Parliament and with the end in sight, but no conclusion announced, I decided to explore the laws which the EU impose, which could change the way businesses work after 29 March. With cyber-security being a constant concern, we hear from Malcolm Taylor, Head of Cyber Security at ITC Secure who reveals ways law firms should evolve to survive dreaded security hacks. Sexual harassment is still heavily discussed, so we got in touch with experts to discuss how law firms should manage sexual misconduct in the #metoo era, as well as how businesses should handle such cases in line with employment laws and regulations. Our cover story this month is all about Trusts. We speak to Paula Myers who is the National Head of the Will, Trust and Estate Disputes team at Irwin Mitchell; she talks about which trust and probate issues are likely to turn contentious, and the unspoken dangers of constructing a DIY will. As always, we feature the latest moves and legal news, as well as the globe’s top M&A deals. I hope you enjoy this edition, and I will see you next month! A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR