NLJ Career Profile: Mark Hastings, Quillon Law
Mark Hastings, founding partner of Quillon Law, on turning dreams into reality and pushing back on preconceptions about partnership
'Vote of confidence' in magistrates welcomed
The Magistrates’ Association has flagged its dual ‘recruitment and retention’ problem, while welcoming the Lord Chancellor David Lammy’s commitment this week to an extra 247m funding for the Crown and magistrates’ court
NLJ Career Profile: Ken Fowlie, Stowe Family Law
Ken Fowlie, chairman of Stowe Family Law, reflects on more than 30 years in legal services after ‘falling into law’
Law Society's Diversity Access Scheme opens for applications
Aspiring solicitors facing financial or personal barriers are being encouraged to apply for the Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme (DAS), as recruitment opens for the 2026 cohort. The scheme aims to promote social mobility and improve diversity within the profession by supporting those who may otherwise struggle to qualify as solicitors due to social, educational or financial challenges
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven
Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth
Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias
International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner
Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams
Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant
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Freeths—Richard Lockhart
Infrastructure specialist joins as partner in Glasgow office
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HFW—Simon Petch
Global shipping practice expands with experienced ship finance partner hire
NLJ Career Profile: Mark Hastings, Quillon Law
Mark Hastings, founding partner of Quillon Law, on turning dreams into reality and pushing back on preconceptions about partnership
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