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Judicial diplomacy plan set out

21 May 2025
Issue: 8117 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , International , International justice
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Baroness Carr, the Lady Chief Justice, has set out a four-year programme of international work for the judiciary

Priorities include exploring how technology can save time and money, addressing the challenges posed by environmental law, encouraging cross-border understanding in family law, promoting innovation in business law, and improving the capacity of courts around the world.

Judicial officeholders visit or host their counterparts abroad each year, committing hundreds of hours to training, mentoring, collaboration, speeches and conference events.

Launching the Judicial Strategy for International Engagement 2025-29 last week, Baroness Carr said: ‘The independent judiciary, the cornerstone of the rule of law, is an integral part of what the UK has to offer to the world.

‘That is why international litigants come here and international finance regards us as a safe place to invest.’

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Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

Myers & Co—Jen Goodwin

Head of corporate promoted to director

Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

Boies Schiller Flexner—Lindsay Reimschussel

Firm strengthens international arbitration team with key London hire

Corker Binning—Priya Dave

Corker Binning—Priya Dave

FCA contentious financial regulation lawyer joins the team as of counsel

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