Chris Bryden & Michael Salter discuss some of the key developments of 2013 & share a few predictions...
Mediation to take centre stage as the default ADR technique
Third reading of Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill
SRA launches 12-week consultation into education & training regulation
Independent practice rights for CILEx fellows
Bar chair-elect calls for abolition of LSB
Supreme Court ruled that it was in child's best interests to return to US
Religious belief need not be a “core component of the Christian faith” to establish claim
More women than men recommended for judicial posts
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
