Caroline Shea QC & James Tipler consider the likely impact of a new pilot scheme on unopposed business lease renewal claims
Landlords’ gas safety duties—Stephanie Trotter puts the case for reform
Marc Weller assesses whether the recent events in Salisbury constitute a violation of international law
Legal aid lawyers are undervalued, underpaid & under pressure, as Jon Robins explains
David Burrows offers some insight on interim capital relief, precedent & the per incuriam exception
Giselle Davies & Ellis Pugh discuss how to handle liabilities outside your control
Nicholas Dobson explains why public authority officials exercising discretion must do more than simply endorse recommendations
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
