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Issue: Vol 170, Issue 7884

01 May 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
More than half of legal and compliance leaders are concerned about cybersecurity risks emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey by global IT specialists Gartner
The grim news that more than 4,000 arrests for domestic abuse have been made in London alone in the past six weeks has increased calls for victims to be given more help
Costs lawyers have produced guidance on assessing costs for remote hearings, with the support of the regional costs bench
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is to formally split from the Law Society in order to comply with Legal Services Board governance rules due to take effect in July
Firm expands team with new corporate partner
Lawyers should welcome Sir Keir Starmer’s appointment as Leader of HM Opposition, solicitor Patrick Allen writes in NLJ.
Dominic Regan presents a Zoomer’s dozen for a polished videoconferencing performance
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), the world’s leading qualifications and professional body for the promotion of alternative dispute resolution, is pleased to announce the appointment of Catherine Dixon as Director General with effect from 1 May 2020. Catherine will succeed Anthony Abrahams who has retired following 8 years in post.
Embracing remote access to the courts will see us all benefit, says Philip Barden
The Sentencing Council consultation on what its future priorities and objectives should be is now open until 9 September
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

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

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

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

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

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

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