What can be done when the family pets get in the way of your relationship? A tale of feline hijinks, by Jonathan Goodliffe
More court fee overcharges; insolvency PD changed; bundle diet; HMRC assessed.
Legislating for Brexit: Charles Pigott provides a brief overview of the EU Withdrawal Act
Constance McDonnell uncovers a surprising scenario in the area of probate law
Amy Proferes explains the lessons of the Paynes & the requirements for witnesses attesting a will
Michel Reznik negotiates the tightrope of financial regulation & concludes with regulatory clarity
How can the ever-widening gap between City earnings & legal aid funding be justified, asks Geoffrey Bindman QC
White Paper risks endangering access to justice for UK clients, lawyers warn
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
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
An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ
The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear
