THIS ISSUE
Clare Hughes-Williams and James Gardiner of DAC Beachcroft highlight the dangers of misidentifying defendants in negligence claims—especially after law firm mergers—in this week’s NLJ
Law firms and chambers are prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. With sensitive data, time-critical work, and client funds at stake, the consequences of a breach can be catastrophic. Writing in NLJ this week, Tom Pelham and Sam Lunn of Kennedys stress the importance of cyber insurance and having a robust incident response plan in place
After half a century, the freezing injunction is growing bolder & bolder, writes Rebecca Sabben-Clare KC
How should the legal sector prepare for & react to cyberattacks? Tom Pelham & Sam Lunn explain
In this week’s NLJ, Ben Roe of Baker McKenzie explores the UK’s adoption of the Hague Judgments Convention 2019, which came into force on 1 July
As the women’s Euros kicks off, Ian Blackshaw pitches in from the sidelines with some tips on how to tackle ambush marketing
Law firm mergers can lead to expensive cases of mistaken identity, write Clare Hughes-Williams & James Gardiner
Professor Ian Blackshaw, international sports lawyer and CAS member, warns in NLJ this week that ambush marketing is set to shadow the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 in Switzerland
Commission ruling; CoA civil guidance; ‘I am opposed by a spaniel’; SLAPPing good definition; lenders shall enquire.
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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