THIS ISSUE
Stephanie Wickenden raises questions about gender & diversity at the Bar
Adverse possession is a menace but landowners can take steps to protect themselves, says Alec Samuels
Family Rules, OK!
Geoffrey Bindman QC warns against attempts to alter longstanding constitutional arrangements & undermining the role & independence of the judiciary
Gender equality demands flexibility & discretion, not blunt instruments says Graeme Fraser
A cathedral close: heavenly or very worldly, asks Veronica Cowan
Richard Scorer & Kim Harrison provide an update on the work of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse & consider its future role
Jamie Sutherland & Imogen Dodds consider electronic signatures & formality requirements
David Burrows marks Lady Hale’s involvement in the development & introduction of the Children Act
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
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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