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Paul is President of the Employment Lawyers' Association and Partner in the employment and pensions department of Capsticks and manages a team of lawyers providing the full range of employment law advice to health, police and emergency services clients.

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Capsticks partner and marathon runner Paul McFarlane is taking over the helm at the Employment Lawyers' Association (ELA), vowing to improve racial diversity within the ELA community and put practical measures in place to improve pastoral care for members

The first employment tribunal ruling on positive action poses problems for employers, says Paul McFarlane

Joanne Owers & Paul McFarlane on the spectre of a single employment court

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Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor

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Disclosure regime costly & complex

Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year

Motor finance spat erupts

A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies

Free cyber readiness software launched

A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks

Burnham provides fresh hope for jury trials

A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms

Scope of user damages in competition claims clarified

The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993

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Paul McFarlane

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard