Veronica Cowan

Barrister & journalist

Barrister and journalist.

Barrister & journalist

Barrister and journalist.

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Necessity is the mother of invention for property lawyers during lockdown & beyond, says Veronica Cowan

A cathedral close: heavenly or very worldly, asks Veronica Cowan

Veronica Cowan explains why the failure to engage with cyber attack prevention is an unnecessary gamble

Veronica Cowan explains why the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority is in the dock

Veronica Cowan explains why it’s time for conveyancing firms to embrace digitalisation & adopt modern work practices

Leasehold conveyancing: how rogue managing agents can cause delays. Veronica Cowan reports

Last year’s heatwave has given insurers the shivers: Veronica Cowan explains why

Veronica Cowan puts the relationship between conveyancing solicitors & professional indemnity insurers under the spotlight

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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NLJ this week: Uber’s legal shield faces scrutiny on both sides of the Atlantic

Uber has built a formidable strategy for insulating itself from liability for drivers’ conduct, but the legal terrain differs sharply between the US and England and Wales

NLJ this week: Is it finally time to scrap Part III?

The Civil Justice Council’s review of Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974 could mark the end of what one commentator calls an ‘outdated’ and overly technical regime governing solicitor-client fee disputes

NLJ this week: Hereditary peers era finally comes to an end

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Act 2026 marks a constitutional watershed by severing the centuries-old link between hereditary titles and automatic membership of the upper chamber

NLJ this week: Courts tighten scrutiny of AI and public power

Artificial intelligence, proportionality and public decision-making are under increasing judicial scrutiny, according to the latest public law round-up from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

NLJ this week: Why handshake property deals rarely survive court

Families relying on informal agreements over property ownership could face costly consequences if disputes arise, the High Court has warned

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Veronica Cowan

MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth