US lawyer Bradford C. Brown reflects on the decentralisation of law & the rise of the legal services business
John MacKenzie considers how well the Gill Review reforms, including DBAs, will work in Scotland & compares them to the Jackson reforms
Chris Pawlowska reflects on recent case law & looks in vain for clarity on vicarious liability
Stephanie Tozer & Toby Boncey provide a master class in litigation under the new Electronic Communications Code
Sophia Purkis & Leigh Callaway delve into the implications for ‘no oral modifications’ clauses in the fallout from MWB v Rock.
As part of an occasional series on international justice and the rule of law in other jurisdictions, Rhys Davies & Ben Keith ask whether certain countries are using English law & lawyers as a smokescreen to distract from their repressive action
In the profession of the 21st century, it’s time to get rid of legalese & just say what you mean, writes Jonathan Morgan
Dominic Regan warns against hubris & the dangers of self-representation
What has Herbert taught us about setting success fees & implied or informed consent? Francis Kendall explains
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
