Profession

Francis Ho, Charles Russell Speechlys partner, was recently appointed chair of the Construction Law Committee of the City of London Law Society. He discusses the challenges of learning to lead, the importance of professional ethics, and the power of the written word, with NLJ

North West presence strengthened with Chester office launch

Firm grows commercial disputes expertise with partner promotion

Dominic Regan crowns his case of the year with a cut-out-and-keep guide, plus highlights some bumper judgments to read as the nights draw in

Jane Risley analyses a recent ruling with implications for cost recovery for interested parties

David Walbank KC recalls the barrister & politician known as ‘The Father of Northern Ireland’

Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School and the Frenkel Topping Group—AKA The insider—crowns Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP as his case of 2025 in his latest column for NLJ. The High Court’s decision—that non-authorised employees cannot conduct litigation, even under supervision—has sent shockwaves through the profession. Regan calls it the year’s defining moment for civil practitioners and reproduces a ‘cut-out-and-keep’ summary of key rulings from Mr Justice Sheldon

Blake Morgan managing partner appointed chair of CBI South-East Council

Commercial dispute resolution team welcomes partner in Cambridge

Firm strengthens international funds capability with senior hire