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
Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill
Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London
Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart
Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners
HFW—Rémi Ducloyer
HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire
NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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