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
Open justice is the default position for all civil proceedings & should be high on any family courts reformer’s list, says David Burrows
David Burrows charts the highs & lows of the ‘Ancillary relief pilot scheme’ 25 years on
David Burrows laments the opportunities missed in the Civil Justice Council’s recent report on compulsory ADR
Is it time for remedies against those who abuse email contact with a judge? David Burrows examines open justice & quasi-evidence
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
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton
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NEWS
LexisNexis will mark the 80th anniversary of Shawcross and Beaumont on Air Law with a live podcast exploring the evolution of aviation law from the Chicago Convention to the challenges facing modern aerospace, taking place on Tuesday 29 September
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Foreign judgment creditors have gained a route to recovery after the Supreme Court’s ruling in Drelle v Servis-Terminal
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Winning a judgment may be only the beginning of an expensive enforcement battle, writes Professor Dominic Regan in this week's NLJ
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