Family law barristers have performed well in client research commissioned by the Bar Standards Board (BSB). A BSB study of 1,200 clients involved in a family law matter in the two years up to January 2017 showed 59% would consider using a barrister for family legal advice in future. Of those who used a barrister rather than a solicitor, 79% were ‘satisfied’ or ‘very satisfied’ with the overall quality of service. Philip Marshall QC, chairman of the Family Law Bar Association, described the report as ‘a boost for family law practitioners.’
21 July 2017
Family pride
MOVERS & SHAKERS
EIP—Stuart Malcolm
EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner
Ellisons—Francesca Brown
Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team
Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke
Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires
NEWS
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
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
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
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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