Broken into a series of direct and insightful articles from a broad range of legal and financial experts in the private client sphere, the guide outlines the most important legislative and case law developments and considers their practical impact. Articles also address some of some tricky and related areas that private client solicitors should know about, such as investment strategies, farming law, and litigation.

War may be hell, but plotting a course through the minefield of raising children can be categorized that way too; a war of words, of will and of wisdom. "Parenting from the Trenches" is an often tongue-in-cheek, sometimes deeply personal, always helpful compilation of columns written by a parent for parents. Julie Butler Evans draws from her nearly 25 years of experience as a mom, by seeking to inspire with a humorous look at the serious side of child-rearing. For example, on the subject of kids and cleaning: ""Hand a teenager a can of Pledge and a rag, and they will most likely just spray the scent into the air."" Regarding slumber parties: ""'Slumber' party is such an oxymoron. 'Slumber' is so very much not part of the equation."" Or, on the strength of mothering: ""The height of motherhood is being able to love your child even when that child feels temporarily "unlovable." When the two-year-old tantrum takes on epic proportions; when your 11-year-old shouts at you like a whiny, drunken sailor on leave, or when the impulsivity of adolescence reaches a cringe-worthy, dodgy low."" The myriad topics are sure to resonate. You'll laugh, cry and identify. And your skirmishes with your offspring may be easier to power through.