Breaking new ground

His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC took up his post as the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales this month.

The Lord Chief Justice made the appointment under the provisions of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 having consulted with the Lord Chancellor. Judge Thornton is a Senior Circuit Judge at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).

Issue: 7531 / Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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Winckworth Sherwood—Rubianka Winspear

Real estate and construction energy offering boosted by partner hire

Gateley Legal—Daniel Walsh

Firm bolsters real estate team with partner hire in Birmingham

Shakespeare Martineau—Serena Eddy

London restructuring team strengthened by legal director appointment

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‘Joe Donor’ parentage declaration is rejected

Serial sperm donor Robert Albon has lost his bid for a declaration of paternity, ‘on the ground that to grant it would manifestly be contrary to public policy’

Class action overhaul?

The government is considering wholesale reform of consumer class actions—the ‘opt-out’ collective claims certified by the Competition Appeals Tribunal (CAT)

Fallout escalates from collapsed firm

A ‘sophisticated suspected fraud’ may have taken place at PM Law involving the improper removal and misuse of about £39.5m of client funds, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed

Technology push to assist in capture of fraudsters & fakers

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will invest in technology to catch tech-reliant fraudsters and handle voluminous case materials

Business healthy for legal services

Law firms enjoyed rapid growth in 2025, according to a Financial Benchmarking Survey, published by the Law Society last week

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Breaking new ground

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Winckworth Sherwood—Rubianka Winspear

Gateley Legal—Daniel Walsh

Shakespeare Martineau—Serena Eddy