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David Burrows

NLJ columnist

David Burrows is an NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, & author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society). Newlawjournal.co.uk

NLJ columnist

David Burrows is an NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, & author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society). Newlawjournal.co.uk

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Lord Bach may deserve plaudits but David Burrows urges caution—that which can be given by politicians can be taken away by them

Are the courts the best place to resolve complex inquiries? David Burrows asks if there is a role for independent assessors

Do police need court permission to interview a ward of court, asks David Burrows

David Burrows concludes his series by considering the question of a child’s view & understanding in children proceedings

​David Burrows reflects on the limits of legal professional privilege, particularly in relation to legal advice privilege

In the second article in a series of three, David Burrows considers the implication of Brexit on children’s rights & parent’s remedies

In the first article in a series of three, David Burrows examines the role which a child can play in children proceedings

A consideration of Parliamentary intent & a deductive approach could have helped ensure Mrs Owens got her way, says David Burrows

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Gardner Leader—Charlotte Botham & Belinda Sinnott

Law firm strengthens real estate team with two new partners

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors—Sarah Cook

DR Solicitors strengthens primary care expertise with appointment of legal director

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson—David Varney

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints David Varney to strengthen digital practice

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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