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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) 

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Breaking (new) law: David Burrows reports on the challenges of Re M (Children)

David Burrows reviews Sir James Munby’s tenure as president & his impact on family law

David Burrows presents a master class in child understanding & capacity

In the second of a series of articles, David Burrows explores the complex law which confronts cohabiting couples who separate

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

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Hugh James—Phil Edwards

Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Freeths—Melanie Stancliffe

Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

DAC Beachcroft—Tim Barr

Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London

NEWS
David Lammy, Ellie Reeves and Baroness Levitt have taken up office at the Ministry of Justice, following the cabinet reshuffle
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
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
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
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