Profession

Firm strengthens private client offering with partner hire

Intellectual property firm promotes two partners and one senior associate

National firm announces promotions, including five new partners

The complexities of costs proceedings can be a minefield for litigants in person. But the courts expect compliance with the rules, writes Julian Caddick

As he takes the reins at the Association of Costs Lawyers, new chair David Bailey-Vella reflects on imposter syndrome, breaking down barriers & surprisingly unrelaxing hobbies

A recent case illustrates the financial risks facing litigants in person (LiPs) who fail to comply with the correct procedure on costs. Julian Caddick, council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers and a partner and head of costs at Thompsons Solicitors, explains the case in this week’s NLJ, and offers key takeaways for practitioners who find themselves opposite a LiP.

In his latest column, Dominic Regan laments the sorry state of the Royal Courts of Justice & presents a challenge to the High Court bench

Joseph Tendler & Daniel Warents contemplate the future of s 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986 after the most recent judgment in the El-Husseiny litigation

Professor Dominic Regan is surprised on a visit to the Royal Courts of Justice, in this week’s NLJ. It seems there is no escape from screens these days. Regan, of City Law School, pops into Court 13. 

Promotional round sees 11 join the partnership, plus 16 made senior associate and one legal director