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Mark McDermott asks him about the main challenges facing him during his term of office Do not go gentle... 35 Many solicitors deal with elderly clients on a regular basis, and must be alert to the possibility of pressure on the client 35 and the existence of financial abuse, says James Cahill – especially if that client is dependent in any way A good job of work 38 For those looking to move to the next stage of their career – or start on a new one – the challenges can be daunting, particularly in these straitened times. In the first of a series of such articles, Aoife Coonagh gives some valuable tips on preparing your CV in order to get to the interview stage Footballers of the world unite! 41 ...you have nothing to lose but your seven-figure salaries and gold-plated Bentleys! 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