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Issue: Vol 173, Issue 8010

27 January 2023

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When bringing Insolvency Act claims, it pays to pick your battles, write Serle Court barristers and seasoned strategists Daniel Lightman KC & Charlotte Beynon.

The issue of media access to court papers came up in the memorably-titled Bouncylagoon case, which concerned a BBC journalist’s application for access to skeleton arguments and other court documents.

How do you build a law firm brand? One key to success is making sure your marketing message chimes with action on the ground. Writing in this week’s NLJ, Clare Rodway, managing director of specialist professional services consultancy Kysen PR, offers valuable insight.

In this week’s NLJ Crime Brief, David Walbank KC focuses on the issue of criminal restraint orders where there are parallel civil proceedings, recently covered by the Supreme Court in a case concerning allegations of fraud against a former professional footballer and cricketer.

Cybercrime crackdown & anti-money laundering action: Frank Maher looks to the year ahead & runs through the key risks for law firms to keep in mind

Inquisitive journalists, court documents & client privacy: Andrew Fremlin-Key recounts the lessons learned from Bouncylagoon

Is the Counsellors of State Act 2022 a short-term solution? Neil Parpworth suggests it may be a missed opportunity for bolder reforms

Daniel Lightman KC & Charlotte Beynon recommend a rigorous approach when bringing Insolvency Act claims

The Supreme Court has ruled on varying criminal restraint orders to fund legal advice in parallel civil proceedings: David Walbank KC assesses the outcome

Marie Law, Head of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most common questions about PEth blood alcohol testing.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

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New partnership to help those navigating court alone testing Premium Content

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Rise & rise of the flexible lawyer

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walk the Thames to provide a legal support lifeline Premium Content

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

New partnership to help those navigating court alone

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

NLJ this week: Government for a crypto-fuelled, UK fintech-leading future?

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

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Issue: Vol 173, Issue 8010

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn