David Greene lays out the (possible) next steps for Brexit, democracy & the country
Scott Taylor considers the appropriate use of ‘standstill’ agreements in claims for financial provision
How does testamentary freedom fit into recent decisions in 1975 Act claims? Constance McDonnell QC explains
Bethan Walsh reviews the changes to the automatic disqualification rules for trustees
Ruth Mullen reports on a lacklustre response to the plight of migrant women who suffer domestic violence—the draft Domestic Abuse Bill
It’s time for law firms to take the next step in charitable giving, says George Wilkinson
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Maryam Syed KC, Church Court Chambers
From childhood dreams of the Bar to some of the country's most challenging cases, Maryam Syed KC explains why she has never stopped standing up for others
DAC Beachcroft—Richard Breavington, Rachel Ford & Daniel Guilfoyle
DAC Beachcroft significantly expands Cyber team, hiring three Cyber partners
Browne Jacobson—Professor Clive Kay
Browne Jacobson appoints senior healthcare leader Professor Clive Kay as strategic adviser
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
