Jon Robins follows the furore over regulation in the legal fraternity
Should there be concern over the fairness of the Hillsborough panel’s procedures, asks Michael Uberoi
The UK should repeal HRA 1998 & withdraw from the European Convention, says Alec Samuels
Ian Smith reviews recent employment law decisions
As the legal profession undergoes inevitable change, so too does the role of its dedicated experts. Alex de Moller talks to 2012’s award-winning expert firm Trevor Gilbert & Associates
Edward Floyd examines how the Family Division has pierced the corporate veil
Karl Tonks makes the case for independent legal advice in personal injury cases
Danny McFadden on the increasing popularity of mediation in Hong Kong
Intransigence has no place at the mediation table, says Steven O’Sullivan
Afolabi v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2012] EWHC 3502 (Admin), [2012] All ER (D) 25 (Dec)
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
