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CILEX lawyers could be given clearer professional titles to improve public understanding of their role and equivalence with solicitors, as part of a regulatory shake-up

Mechanisms for mandatory alternative dispute resolution are already commonplace around the world: is it finally the turn of England & Wales? Thomas H Curran considers the changing landscape ahead

"In this book, James Wilson takes on very successfully the challenge of drawing together Lord Denning’s upbringing, background, influences, and career with the legal and political significance of his judicial work"

Dominic Regan highlights some key dates for your post-summer diary, & recounts the curious case of a particularly light-fingered solicitor…

While the UK’s signing of the Singapore Convention has been welcomed, how much practical change will it bring about? John McElroy weighs up the impact on parties to mediation

These are interesting times in mediation, with the courts due to reconsider Halsey (on whether judges can order parties to mediate) and the government poised to integrate commercial mediation in contested claims below £10,000 in the county courts

Commercial law firm adds partner capacity with two new senior appointments

Is it time for England and Wales to follow the examples of other jurisdictions and introduce mandatory alternative dispute resolution (ADR)? In this week’s NLJ, Thomas H Curran, managing partner at Curran Antonelli, part of the IR Global network, looks ahead to the changing landscape of dispute resolution

Dominic Regan makes some predictions on the future of ‘negotiated dispute resolution’, in this week’s NLJ, with the Court of Appeal due to reconsider Halsey (on whether judges can order parties to mediate) in the autumn

International law firm builds its education claims team

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Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

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NLJ this week: A cautionary tale of bankruptcy and digital promises

A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications

NLJ this week: Trade mark reality check for expanding brands

A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law

NLJ this week: Relocation battles demand more than good intentions

Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile

NLJ this week: Domestic abuse reform faces its hardest test

The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain

NLJ this week: Open justice push brings experts into the spotlight

A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy

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Profession

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne