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Issue: Vol 170, Issue 7886

13 May 2020
IN THIS ISSUE
Social distancing may cause problems for wills and probate lawyers, barrister Veronica Cowan writes in this week’s NLJ
Insolvency lawyers have been advising a ‘light touch’ administration for companies in trouble during the COVID-19 crisis, a barrister says
Stephen Levinson welcomes the Law Commission’s (excellent) report on Employment Law Hearing Structures
As Mental Health Awareness Week approaches, David Locke urges us all to recognise the little signs in those we know well & in ourselves that suggest all is not right
Veronica Cowan outlines the difficulties facing wills & probate practitioners during lockdown
Business interruption insurance & COVID-19: causation & quantum issues. Theo Barclay & Joshua Munro report
Chloe Shuffrey discusses ‘light touch’ administration as a rescue tool during the pandemic
Employers could face legal proceedings if they fail to take account of coronavirus fears, lawyers have warned
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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

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

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

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