Simon Blain
Senior associate
Simon Blain, senior associate, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Senior associate
Simon Blain, senior associate, Penningtons Manches Cooper
Unreliable evidence? Simon Blain reflects on the judgments & lessons of Owens v Owens
How far will the Supreme Court go as it tackles Owens v Owens, asks Simon Blain
The judiciary is expressing alarm at the unintended consequences of the family legal aid cuts, says Simon Blain
Are we edging towards a single, universally applicable, “test” of habitual residence? Simon Blain reports
Simon Blain digests some bread & butter cases
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MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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