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05 February 2014
Issue: 7593 / Categories: Legal News
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Pre-nups reform

Law Commission expected to recommend giving legal standing to pre-nups

The Law Commission is expected to recommend this month that pre-nuptial agreements be given legal standing as well as other reforms to financial provision on divorce, according to media reports. Sarah Higgins, head of family at Charles Russell, says: “Our current system has the admirable intention of fairness in each individual case, but this has led to much uncertainty which makes cases difficult to settle with the attendant cost. The aim is to clarify the law at least and that should be achievable.”

Issue: 7593 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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