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
Birketts—Nathan Evans
Commercial and technology team in Cambridgestrengthened by partner hire
Andrew & Andrew Solicitors—Shikha Datta
Hampshire firm appoints head of new family department
Latham & Watkins—Sarah Lightdale
Firm strengthens securities practice with partner return
From blockbuster judgments to procedural shake-ups, the courts are busy reshaping litigation practice. Writing in NLJ this week, Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School hails the Court of Appeal's 'exquisite judgment’ in Mazur restoring the role of supervised non-qualified staff, and highlights a ‘mammoth’ damages ruling likened to War and Peace, alongside guidance on medical reporting fees, where a pragmatic 25% uplift was imposed
