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
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
David Burrows identifies some familiar hot topics ripe for reform in 2020
David Burrows on privacy, press freedom & the ‘Sussexes’
David Burrows shares his reflections on some of the many outstanding cases & achievements of ‘Judge Brenda’*
On the 30th anniversary of the Children Act, David Burrows reflects on the state of children’s rights
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Bell Yard Kysen—Liz Giles
Bell Yard Kysen appoints senior legal PR and ex-government communications adviser, Liz Giles
Clarke Willmott—Lee Edwards
Clarke Willmott boosts Southampton commercial property team with addition of partner Lee Edwards
Lime Solicitors—four promotions
Lime Solicitors announces four promotions
NEWS
The Attorney General, Ellie Reeves KC MP, and Solicitor General, Andy Slaughter KC MP, marked the 25th anniversary of Pro Bono Week by joining lawyers, charities, students and parliamentarians at events celebrating voluntary legal work
An indemnity costs battle with a £20m gap could reopen an important question: what weight should an approved budget carry?
The Environment Agency can prosecute offences beyond environmental legislation where proceedings support its statutory functions, the Divisional Court has confirmed
Should a conviction stand when a later ruling reveals that the law underpinning it was wrong? The answer exposes a clash between finality and justice
Witness evidence can be compromised by AI before a solicitor sees the draft, leaving safeguards focused on authorship incomplete
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