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01 April 2021
Issue: 7927 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession
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NLJ this week: Chambers' special

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Writing in NLJ’s chambers' special this week, Mark Rowlands, CEO, Lamb Chambers, shares insights on effective virtual client communication while dealing with Zoom fatigue, webinar overload and other lockdown issues

Jane Bewsey QC of Red Lion Chambers discusses the challenges and achievements of chambers during lockdown and her views on the continuation of flexible working and remote hearings post-lockdown.

She writes: ‘How we order our working lives and use our buildings in the future is a conversation that is happening in organisations large and small across the world. Chambers is no different.’

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers—Maryam Syed KC

Church Court Chambers welcomes Maryam Syed KC

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires—Sean Garbutt

Devonshires strengthens construction team with appointment of partner Sean Garbutt

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams—Alexandra Hubbard

Thackray Williams strengthens employment team with dual-qualified solicitor

NEWS
Judges and lawyers reviewing the rules of disclosure have ruled out a return to the old system of CPR Part 31, and will consult on proposals to simplify the Practice Direction (PD) 57AD regime by early next year
A consumer organisation has hit back at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for encouraging motor finance compensation claimants to steer clear of law firms and claims management companies
A fast, free and anonymous piece of software has been launched to help law practices comply with their regulatory duty to guard against an increasing onslaught of cyberattacks
A mood of cautious optimism has enveloped the criminal law sector following indications the prime minister may abandon planned jury reforms
The Court of Appeal has held user damages are recoverable in a competition claim, in Meta Platforms Inc and other companies v Gormsen [2026] EWCA Civ 993
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