Clare Hughes-Williams
Partner
Clare Hughes-Williams is a partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft (dacbeachcroft.com). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Partner
Clare Hughes-Williams is a partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft (dacbeachcroft.com). Newlawjournal.co.uk
The rise of litigants in person: Clare Hughes-Williams sets out how to respond to this growing challenge
Does dishonesty always result in a strike-off? Clare Hughes-Williams considers some exceptional circumstances
Law firm mergers can lead to expensive cases of mistaken identity, write Clare Hughes-Williams & James Gardiner
Artificial intelligence is a tool, not a lawyer: Clare Hughes-Williams & Sam Kneebone spell out the importance of human oversight
Where to draw the line between aggressive litigation tactics & misconduct? Clare Hughes-Williams & Megan Hill explore a recent tribunal decision
Clare Hughes-Williams & Sharon Glynn on why lawyers should treat pro bono work & paid work equally
Clare Hughes-Williams & Catrin Davies advise lawyers to guard against the rise in wasted costs applications
Clare Hughes-Williams and Sharon Glynn share advice on a crucial aspect of law firm management
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
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