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12 August 2020
Issue: 7898 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession
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Litigation update: 4 Stone Buildings

Barristers at 4 Stone Buildings have published an e-book, ‘Litigation in the time of COVID-19: legal issues in commerce, finance and insolvency’

It covers the key issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest legal developments in contract, insolvency, company law, banking and financial services, civil procedure and offshore litigation.

The fourth edition includes a new section on the British Virgin Islands and analysis on the conduct of litigation in a remote environment.

The book, a collaborative project by 4 Stone Buildings barristers, is updated regularly. To receive new editions on release, email ebook@4stonebuildings.com.

Issue: 7898 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Slater Heelis—Probate & Court of Protection team

Slater Heelis—Probate & Court of Protection team

Slater Heelis brings Probate and Court of Protection expertise together with new dedicated team

Clarke Willmott—Antonia Power

Clarke Willmott—Antonia Power

Antonia Power joins Clarke Willmott in Taunton

Haynes Boone—Chris Acton

Haynes Boone—Chris Acton

Chris Acton joins Haynes Boone as chair of UK derivatives platform

NEWS
Civil practitioners face changes spanning debt recovery, workplace harassment and possession claims, alongside guidance on insolvency challenges and children proceedings

Finding matrimonial wealth is as challenging as dividing it, as family disputes draw practitioners into asset tracing, offshore structures and insolvency

Agreement between opponents offers no guarantee that a court will approve a retrospective increase to a costs budget
Climate change belongs on every lawyer’s agenda, with risks extending far beyond environmental practice into commercial advice, litigation and access to justice
Workplace bullying and harassment can no longer be left solely to HR, as financial regulation scrutinises culture, character and fitness
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