David Burrows
NLJ columnist
David Burrows NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society)
NLJ columnist
David Burrows NLJ columnist, solicitor advocate, author of Open Justice and Privacy in Family Proceedings (2020, The Law Society)
David Burrows outlines the extent & limitation of the court’s control of documents
David Burrows calls for clarity and fairness for families and practitioners and highlights some priorities for the year ahead
David Burrows tells the tale of Singer J & a hardship defence
A fine balance? David Burrows reflects on balancing public interest, the administration of justice & confidentiality
David Burrows navigates through a labyrinth of legal aid provisions & tackles the much misunderstood ‘contempt’
A sheikh, two wards & their mother: David Burrows analyses a case which pits freedom of expression against a respect for family life
The time has come to consider the plight of the increasing numbers of people who are outside the pale of UK marriage laws, says David Burrows
David Burrows marks Lady Hale’s involvement in the development & introduction of the Children Act
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London
Constantine Law—Alex Finch & Rebecca Tester
Firm launches business immigration practice with dual partner hire
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Freeths—Jane Dickers
Scottish offering strengthened with dispute resolution partner hire in Glasgow
NEWS
The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
Lawyers can no longer afford to ignore the metaverse, says Jacqueline Watts of Allin1 Advisory in this week's NLJ. Far from being a passing tech fad, virtual platforms like Roblox host thriving economies and social interactions, raising real legal issues
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
Writing in NLJ this week, Thomas Rothwell and Kavish Shah of Falcon Chambers unpack the surprise inclusion of a ban on upwards-only rent reviews in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
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