header-logo header-logo

Profession

Subscribe

Seven out of ten litigators (72%) say media scrutiny of courtroom proceedings has increased in the past decade, according to a report published this week, ‘Reputation in litigation’

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) by solicitors is now universal, with almost all—96%—of 500 UK solicitors surveyed confirming their firm uses AI in their processes in some way
Trio of family partner hires at HJA
Newly qualified solicitor joins expanding team
Claudia Salomon explores the economic implications of the justice gap
Yasmin Batliwala highlights the extraordinary work of A4ID in projects across the world

NLJ celebrates the best of pro bono this week, with a trio of articles

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has launched a programme for recently qualified barristers at the self-employed Bar to join the CPS for up to two years before resuming practice in chambers

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has initiated enforcement action against the solicitors’ regulator over its handling of Axiom Ince Limited

From travels around China to working at a sector-disrupting disputes-only boutique, solicitor-advocate Lydia (now a senior partner) talks about her career path, as well as a benefit AI may bring to access to justice

Show
10
Results
Results
10
Results

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Morr & Co—20 promotions

Morr & Co—20 promotions

Firm announces double-digit promotions, including two new partners

Switalskis—Jonathan Hyldon

Switalskis—Jonathan Hyldon

Head of commercial property appointed in Lincolnshire

Excello Law—Caroline Gray & Mick Hewitt

Excello Law—Caroline Gray & Mick Hewitt

Corporate and commercial property partners appointed in Manchester and Stoke

NEWS
Family law chambers 4PB has announced the return of the Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize for a third consecutive year, honouring the life and legacy of LGBTQ+ advocate and barrister Alan Inglis

A long-standing issue in family justice can now be resolved, thanks to recently launched charity the Separated Parenting Programme Directory (SPPD)

Contract damages are usually assessed at the date of breach—but not always. Writing in NLJ this week, Ian Gascoigne, knowledge lawyer at LexisNexis, examines the growing body of cases where courts have allowed later events to reshape compensation
The Supreme Court has restored ‘doctrinal coherence’ to unfair prejudice litigation, writes Natalie Quinlivan, partner at Fieldfisher LLP, in this week' NLJ
Medical reporting organisation fees have become ‘the final battleground’ in modern costs litigation, says Kris Kilsby, costs lawyer at Peak Costs and council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, in this week's NLJ
back-to-top-scroll