Lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) are a vital part of estate planning and give direction over financial affairs, explain Richard McDermott, partner, and Georgina Gavins, associate, Farrer & Co

EY has resigned as auditor of asset management consultancy MJ Hudson Group plc after the Big Four firm lost trust in the company and finance team 

Nearly a year since the government set out plans to reform the audit profession, there has been no progress, and little sign that parliamentary time will be found to publish draft rules