Phizackerley’s impact on will trust planning has been exaggerated, says John Hendry
Rupert Mead investigates succession on death for Cohabitants
Family Law
Haines v Hill and another [2007] EWCA Civ 1284, [2007] All ER (D) 56 (Dec)
Re F (Children) (DNA Evidence) [2007] EWHC 3235 (Fam), [2008] All ER (D) 171 (Jan)
The courts are adopting an inconsistent approach to cohabitee disputes, says Sarah Greer
SICKNESS DISMISSAL DEVELOPMENTS A CROSS-OVER WITH DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION INDUSTRIAL DISPUTES AND EC LAW
Ancillary Relief
How are courts likely to divvy up the spoils of a failed relationship in 2008? asks Nick Starks
Family
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team