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4PB chambers has announced the 2026 winner of its Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize, now in its third year

The rise of non-court dispute resolution in family law is a necessity, not a trend, writes Kate Stovold

Non-court dispute resolution is no longer an alternative in family law—it is rapidly becoming the norm

Charlotte Perry, winner of 4PB's Alan Inglis essay competition 2026, explores the potential of NCDR in LGBTQ+ family law disputes

The Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, which gives separating families £500 of mediation, has been extended for another year

Stephen Gold’s latest Civil Way column rounds up a flurry of procedural and regulatory changes reshaping housing, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and personal injury litigation

That Act; ADR accreditation; Revised PI guidelines

Client complaints about ‘more modest bills’ of £50,000 or less would be handled by the Legal Ombudsman rather than the courts, under Civil Justice Council (CJC) proposals

Masood Ahmed explores constraints on the Court of Appeal’s powers with regard to arbitral awards

Family law must shift from conflict-driven litigation to child-centred problem-solving, according to a major new report. Writing in NLJ this week, Caroline Bowden of Anthony Gold outlines findings showing overwhelming support for reform, with 92% agreeing lawyers owe duties to children as well as clients

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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment

Sidley—Carl Hotton

Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office

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NLJ this week: Consultant firms face tougher scrutiny

Consultant-led law firms should prepare for closer regulatory attention as oversight evolves

NLJ this week: AI grievances demand human judgement

Artificial intelligence may draft workplace grievances, but employers cannot treat them any differently from conventional complaints

NLJ this week: Dishonesty, promotions & procedural headaches

From dishonest claimants to judicial promotions and procedural skirmishes, the latest legal developments offer plenty for litigators to digest

NLJ this week: Remote hearings reshape the courtroom

Fresh guidance is set to influence how courts decide whether hearings take place online or in person

NLJ this week: Can landlords force the door?

County Court judges remain divided over whether landlords can lawfully force entry to carry out essential safety inspections after tenants ignore access injunctions

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson

Ellisons—Samuel Flower

Sidley—Carl Hotton