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03 January 2008
Issue: 7302 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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New Recruits

Legal Services

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has appointed five new members. The new recruits, who start work this week, are: Sue CarrQC, Paula Diggle,  Professor Peter Hutton, Anthony Inglese, and Matthew Nicklin. Twenty-five new committee members—14 barristers and 11 lay members— have also been appointed. Members are expected to demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the integrity of the justice system and the public interest. Ruth Evans, BSB chairman, says: “The new appointees bring with them a wealth of expertise and knowledge that will be invaluable in guiding our work over the coming years.”

Issue: 7302 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP—Stuart Malcolm

EIP strengthens Commercial practice with a new partner

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons—Francesca Brown

Ellisons welcomes Francesca Brown to Family team

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

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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