Referral fees have always been a contentious subject for all those involved in the provision of legal services.
The recent election and its aftermath have been a delight for those who follow avidly the detailed comings and goings of politics
What does the coalition government mean for family law reform? Mark Irving reports
Brent McDonald considers the high cost of exaggeration & fraud
Andrew Bruce considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Clarence House & the future of virtual assignments
Eoin O’Shea, Nicola McLeod & Alex Beal say the SFO will have to reconsider penalties for bribery
Virginia Rylatt considers the lessons learnt from Mastercigars v Withers LLP
Karen O’Sullivan considers the nuances of s 33 discretion in sex abuse cases
Dominic Regan suggests how to avoid some common pitfalls
Mark Solon explains how to prepare experts for trial
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
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
Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event
Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need
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
