The question of whether Michaela Community School, a secular secondary free school in Wembley, west London, run by headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh, could lawfully prohibit pupils from performing prayer rituals on its premises recently came before the High Court. In this week’s NLJ, writer Nicholas Dobson looks at the legal issues and principles involved
Small claims cases in the county courts are taking more than a year (54 weeks on average) to go to trial—an increase of 30 weeks since 2010
Controversial ‘enhanced’ searches at Stratford Magistrates’ Court have been dropped, following complaints about heavy-handed security
Insurers have lost a claim for priority over uninsured losses where money has been recovered, in a shipping case
A wife’s award has been reduced from £45m to £25m in a landmark decision on the sharing principle and the treatment of pre-marital wealth
Head of corporate promoted to director
Firm strengthens international arbitration team with key London hire
FCA contentious financial regulation lawyer joins the team as of counsel