In a candid and reflective interview with NLJ, Sir Julian Flaux, Chancellor of the High Court, looks back on more than four decades in law—first as a leading light at the Commercial Bar and then as one of the senior judiciary’s most respected figures.
As he prepares to step down as Chancellor, he shares his insights on the challenges and triumphs of leading the Business and Property Courts through some of the most testing periods in recent memory, and on why morale, mentorship and balance matter most
James Goudkamp offers a practical perspective on the tort of malicious prosecution of civil proceedings
Housing associations, independent schools and other charities are to be excluded from the extension of the freedom of information regime.
News in Brief
Inheritance disputes are spreading to the world of trusts. Michael Tringham reports
Libel
Regulation
Is it time for employers to embrace social networking? ask Stephen Robinson & James Pike
Experian explain how UAR is reuniting people with their rightful inheritance
Is there a future for the probate practitioner? asks Linda Packard
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
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
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
