Profession

Two partners join the team

Throughout a remarkable career spanning more than six decades, Michael Zander has tirelessly championed the public interest, and endeavoured to make the justice system work better for those at the receiving end of the legal process. Now, in a wide-ranging NLJ interview with Grania Langdon-Down, Professor Zander reflects on his triggers, his achievements, his controversies, and his legacy

In an expert witness double-bill this week in NLJ, Mark Solon, founder of Bond Solon, warns of the perils of improper influence, recounting some cautionary tales in the form of recent caselaw.

Casey Randall, Head of DNA at AlphaBiolabs, answers some of the most common questions about prenatal paternity testing for legal matters.

Rakesh Kapila considers various issues which should be taken into account in deciding whether a forensic accountant is needed and subsequently in choosing an expert

Joint statements are not a group activity: Mark Solon warns against improper influence on an expert’s opinion

Dominic Raab has reprised his roles as Lord Chancellor and deputy prime minister in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet, replacing Brandon Lewis, while Victoria Prentis has been made Attorney General.

The Law Commission is to review legal uncertainties around digital assets, cryptocurrencies and electronic trade documents.

Construction has begun on the City of London law courts, which will focus on high-level fraud, cyber and economic crime.