John Gould
Chair
John Gould is chair of Russell-Cooke LLP and author of The Law of Legal Services, Second Edition (2019, LexisNexis) (John.Gould@russell-cooke.co.uk; www.russell-cooke.co.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk
Chair
John Gould is chair of Russell-Cooke LLP and author of The Law of Legal Services, Second Edition (2019, LexisNexis) (John.Gould@russell-cooke.co.uk; www.russell-cooke.co.uk). Newlawjournal.co.uk
John Gould examines whether the current regime for solicitor-client fee disputes has outlived its purpose
John Gould delves into arguments on jury reform, funding and public confidence in the justice system
Mazur has confirmed what we all knew, says John Gould: some legal services can only be provided by those who are authorised to do so
Condemning an Attorney General based on their past client list shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the rule of law, writes John Gould
In a system ruled by immoral leaders, it may be fanciful to believe that lawyers can or will make a difference: John Gould considers a chilling lesson from history
How to protect the title of barrister? John Gould explores the options
John Gould on why serious work is required to re-set the collective moral compass of those in Government & Parliament
By diluting the judicial title, we risk interfering with the administration of justice, argues John Gould
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson
Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson
Ellisons—Samuel Flower
Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment
Sidley—Carl Hotton
Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office
NEWS
A deputy costs judge correctly exercised his discretion to allow late service rather than strike out the point of dispute, the Court of Appeal has held
Prince Harry, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and five others have lost their case against the publisher of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and MailOnline, in Various Claimants v Associated Newspapers [2026] EWHC 1637 (KB)
Public confidence in the justice system is being undermined by a lack of accessible, useable data, magistrates have warned
The Sentencing Council has launched draft guidelines for facilitation and endangering another person during a sea crossing to the UK
Government proposals to make independent written legal advice a prerequisite for workplace non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) may prove unworkable, according to a senior employment lawyer
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