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06 January 2014
Issue: 7589 / Categories: Legal News
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Queen’s honours

Lawyers recognised in New Year list

Lawyers, including legal aid campaigner Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, have been recognised in the Queen’s New Year honours list. 

Scott-Moncrieff, who founded virtual law firm Scomo in 1987 and was Law Society President last year, was awarded a CBE.

Bridget Lindley, deputy chief executive and principal legal advisor, Family Rights Group, was awarded an OBE for services to families.

Former Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC was awarded the KCB. Pamela Bowen, senior policy adviser for the CPS, received a CBE in recognition of her work on human trafficking prosecutions. 

Professor Harvey McGregor QC was awarded a CBE for services to law and education. John Fassenfelt, former chair of the Magistrates’ Association, received an OBE.

Issue: 7589 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly

Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
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