THIS ISSUE
In the first of a two-part series, Cris McCurley examines key changes to the treatment of domestic abuse victims & their children within the family justice system
Despite the UK’s intention to be a global leader in cryptoassets, the courts are still wrestling with the basics: Rachel Coyle of 36 Commercial explains why it’s time to get to grips with the insolvency context
In the second of a three-part series by Collas Crill on Jersey and Guernsey law, James Tee explores options available to victims of fraud in an insolvency context
Neil Parpworth examines the new law on public processions & public assemblies
The UK would be wise to pay close attention to the Welsh government’s call for devolved justice, says Roger Smith
It’s no longer a one size fits all for law graduates, as paralegal chief Amanda Hamilton explains
Fee earners could risk failing to have their bills assessed if the right fee earner information is not provided, says Laura Rees
Holyrood & Westminster: a consensual divorce? With talk of Scottish independence back on the table, Marc Weller examines the legality of the routes available
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA’s) fining powers have been increased from £2,000 to £25,000 (a rise of 1,150%), as of last week
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Jurit LLP—Caroline Williams
Private wealth and tax team welcomes cross-border specialist as consultant
Freeths—Michelle Kirkland Elias
International hospitality and leisure specialist joins corporate team as partner
Flint Bishop—Deborah Niven
Firm appoints head of intellectual property to drive northern growth
NEWS
Talk of a reserved ‘Welsh seat’ on the Supreme Court is misplaced. In NLJ this week, Professor Graham Zellick KC explains that the Constitutional Reform Act treats ‘England and Wales’ as one jurisdiction, with no statutory Welsh slot
The government’s plan to curb jury trials has sparked ‘jury furore’. Writing in NLJ this week, David Locke, partner at Hill Dickinson, says the rationale is ‘grossly inadequate’
A year after the $1.5bn Bybit heist, crypto fraud is booming—but so is recovery. Writing in NLJ this week, Neil Holloway, founder and CEO of M2 Recovery, warns that scams hit at least $14bn in 2025, fuelled by ‘pig butchering’ cons and AI deepfakes
After Woodcock confirmed no general duty to warn, debate turns to the criminal law. Writing in NLJ this week, Charles Davey of The Barrister Group urges revival of misprision or a modern equivalent
Family courts are tightening control of expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Dr Chris Pamplin says there is ‘no automatic right’ to call experts; attendance must be ‘necessary in the interests of justice’ under FPR Pt 25
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