Referral fees have always been a contentious subject for all those involved in the provision of legal services.
The recent election and its aftermath have been a delight for those who follow avidly the detailed comings and goings of politics
What does the coalition government mean for family law reform? Mark Irving reports
Brent McDonald considers the high cost of exaggeration & fraud
Andrew Bruce considers the Court of Appeal’s decision in Clarence House & the future of virtual assignments
Eoin O’Shea, Nicola McLeod & Alex Beal say the SFO will have to reconsider penalties for bribery
Virginia Rylatt considers the lessons learnt from Mastercigars v Withers LLP
Karen O’Sullivan considers the nuances of s 33 discretion in sex abuse cases
Dominic Regan suggests how to avoid some common pitfalls
Mark Solon explains how to prepare experts for trial
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
