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
Making a mistake when advising a client can lead to costly consequences: John Gould advises on the best approach when accidents happen
Was the BBC’s handling of the Gary Lineker case about the perception of impartiality or of independence? John Gould puts the broadcaster’s guidelines under the microscope
The ‘public interest’ justification for the right of any individual to bring disciplinary proceedings against any solicitor disappeared a long time ago, says John Gould
The cleaner did it! John Gould considers the rules & responsibilities which apply to non-solicitor employees of a firm
With law & order on its knees after decades of neglect, either the whole system must be made to work, or none of it will: John Gould reports
The meaning of what exactly constitutes a ‘reserved legal activity’ is becoming increasingly hard to define, says John Gould
How to assess the standards for ministerial misconduct? John Gould reports on the slippery slope leading to loss of public trust
An open & rigorous process for dealing with complaints of judicial misconduct is essential to maintaining public trust, says 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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