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Richard Harrison

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Richard Harrison, partner, Laytons Solicitors LLP (richard.harrison@laytons.com; www.laytons.com)

Partner

Richard Harrison, partner, Laytons Solicitors LLP (richard.harrison@laytons.com; www.laytons.com)

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Richard Harrison ponders the language of lawyers

Richard Harrison takes inspiration from a legendary musical to reflect on recent reforms

Richard Harrison criticises the over-simplistic approach to costs management

Richard Harrison asks whether the modernisation of legal terms really is a good thing

Richard Harrison has his patience tested
by over-hasty lawyers

The new code of conduct requires a formal contractual approach, not woolly marketing-speak, says Richard Harrison

Richard Harrison suggests ways in which barristers can ensure repeat instructions from solicitors

Issues of costs overshadow any litigation. Richard Harrison identifies some specific areas where the assessment system might be reformed

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

NEWS
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
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
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
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
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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