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Issue: Vol 171, Issue 7943

30 July 2021
IN THIS ISSUE
Michael Zander QC on whether the Judicial Review and Courts Bill is a cause for concern
Lydia Danon, Rosie Wild and Andrew Flynn reflect on a useful and enduring tool for parties to a contractual claim and their lawyers
Jon Robins sums up the findings of institutional corruption uncovered by the inquiry into Daniel Morgan’s murder
David Greene reviews government attempts to reset the balance of power & right some judicial ‘wrongs’
It is high time for marriage laws in England & Wales to be brought up to date for the modern era, says Ruth Oyelakin
Mark Buckley examines the setting aside of international arbitration awards for reasons of public policy
For many the prospect of retirement is enticing yet adjusting to this new life can be daunting. For some retirement is waking up with nothing to do and by bedtime having done only half of it. Others subscribe to the views of CS Lewis who once wrote: “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Either way for most the change is likely to be significant. So what should you do as you approach retirement?
Susan Saltonstall Duncan shares advice on how to make your clients feel valued
Lynne Burdon & Jonathan Wheeler of Bolt Burdon Kemp explain why it is never too early to start succession planning
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

mfg Solicitors—Tracy Ashby

mfg Solicitors—Tracy Ashby

Birmingham partner returns to private client practice

No5 Barristers’ Chambers—Ian Tullett, Daniel Griffiths & Marc Forrest-Thomas

No5 Barristers’ Chambers—Ian Tullett, Daniel Griffiths & Marc Forrest-Thomas

Set introduces C-suite leadership team to support continued growth

Coodes Solicitors—17 promotions

Coodes Solicitors—17 promotions

Firm promotes 17 lawyers, including five new partners, across multiple practice areas

NEWS
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Employers are being urged to prepare now for far-reaching employment law changes taking effect in January 2027
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