Ledingham Chalmers LLP confirms the appointment of new associate Jill Andrew to its private client team in Aberdeen.
Michael Todd QC, former chairman of the Chancery Bar Association, has been named the vice chairman-elect of the Bar Council, following a contested election.
Richard Moorhead, professor of law at Cardiff University, has been appointed to an expert advisory group to help legal services meet consumer needs.
Clock ticking as chancellor announces £1bn of cuts over four years
Coalition brings back child care court fees hike
Pre-nuptial agreements can be legally binding as long as they are “fair”, the Supreme Court has held
Immigrants refused leave to remain or to enter the UK will have to pay the costs of their appeals under Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals.
Lord Justice Goldring, the senior presiding judge of England and Wales, has criticised plans to close 157 magistrates’ and county courts.
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) has decided not to appeal against the judgment made on the Law Society’s judicial review of its tender process.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
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
