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Steven Friel & Michael Williams predict an upsurge in derivatives litigation in the English courts

Peter Hayden outlines a beneficial decision for investors in hedge funds wishing to bring multiple derivative actions

Legislation news update

In the hope of writing off loans, many people are being exploited by case management companies, says Rodney Gardner

Finance

Retail banks successful in unarranged overdraft charges test case

Client accounts managed by solicitors will be guaranteed up to £50,000 per person, per bank.

Annuitants’ solicitor estimates losses to be in the region of £6.5bn

Sympathy but no compensation for Northern Rock investors

Christopher Coffin & Sarah Quilliam look for guarantees in commercial contracts

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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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