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Simon Blain

Senior associate

Simon Blain, senior associate, Penningtons Manches Cooper

Senior associate

Simon Blain, senior associate, Penningtons Manches Cooper

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

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

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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