N v J and others [2017] EWHC 2752 (Fam), [2017] All ER (D) 35 (Nov)
Tonicstar Ltd (on its own behalf and on behalf of the other corporate members of Lloyd's Syndicates 62, 1861 and 2255) v Allianz Insurance plc (Formerly Cornhill Insurance plc) and another [2017] EWHC 2753 (Comm), [2017] All ER (D) 46 (Nov)
Lawyers have mounted a robust attack on suggestions offshore schemes are unlawful or ‘nefarious’, following the Paradise Papers leak.
Significant reforms to the rules on disclosure are to be piloted next year, following concerns the current regime is unmanageable.
Post-Conway, David Lawson considers the future of challenges to the law on assisted suicide
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Slater Heelis—Charlotte Beck
Partner and Manchester office lead appointed head of family
Civil Justice Council—Nigel Teasdale
DWF insurance services director appointed to Civil Justice Council
R3—Jodie Wildridge
Kings Chambers barrister appointed chair of R3 Yorkshire
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC
