Nicholas Dobson
Lewis provides guidance on bias and predetermination in elections purdah, says Nicholas Dobson
The Court of Appeal’s decision in Ware restores stability to the law on bias, says Nicholas Dobson
Nicholas Dobson looks at how far officers in the public sector can delegate their powers
How far do prerogative powers extend? Nicholas Dobson reports
Can compensation be granted for a dismissal which never lawfully happened in the first place? Nicholas Dobson
Was the government’s recent decision to end a discretionary compensation scheme an abuse of power? asks Nicholas Dobson
The House of Lords has clarified the meaning of public functions. Nicholas Dobson explains
Good decision-making depends on transparency and proper reasoning, says Nicholas Dobson
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Maryam Syed KC, Church Court Chambers
From childhood dreams of the Bar to some of the country's most challenging cases, Maryam Syed KC explains why she has never stopped standing up for others
DAC Beachcroft—Richard Breavington, Rachel Ford & Daniel Guilfoyle
DAC Beachcroft significantly expands Cyber team, hiring three Cyber partners
Browne Jacobson—Professor Clive Kay
Browne Jacobson appoints senior healthcare leader Professor Clive Kay as strategic adviser
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
