Dominic Regan reports on “unwordly” fixed costs & the missing impact assessment
Response from Matthew Wagstaff, Joint head of Bribery and Corruption Division, Serious Fraud Office
Has the SFO shifted its stance on waiving privilege? Jonathan Pickworth asks for clarity
Ian Smith notes the recent newsworthy decisions from the employment courts
Is there a right to use sporting & recreational facilities, asks Mark West
Alex Fox & Emma Davies suggest there is reason for cautious optimism for claimants involved in interest rate swaps litigation
Michael L Nash considers the legal pitfalls of Mary Tudor & Queen Elizabeth II
Birmingham City Council v D and another [2016] EWCOP 8, [2016] All ER (D) 05 (Feb)
R (on the application of Steinfeld and another) v Secretary of State for Education [2016] EWHC 128 (Admin), [2016] All ER (D) 230 (Jan)
Q v Q (No 3) [2016] EWFC 5, [2016] All ER (D) 20 (Feb)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: John McElroy, London Solicitors Litigation Association
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Clarke Willmott—Elaine Field
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Birketts—Barbara Hamilton-Bruce
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team
