THIS ISSUE
Insolvency fees alert; Overseas landowners targeted; Divorce guidance; CPR changes: second dose; Family: latest rule update
William Gibson discusses how the current barristers’ strike is attracting attention to legal fees—again
Kris Kilsby considers various ‘escapes’ that might emerge when the fixed recoverable costs regime is extended
Andrew Short KC & Helen Pugh examine the high hurdles still faced by claimants when bringing climate-related derivative actions
No escape from a bad bargain: the courts have made it clear that when it comes to contracts, what’s in black & white is of utmost importance, as Richard McMeeken explains
In how many ways can a case end up developing the law? Ian Smith illustrates some striking comparisons from the world of employment
Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC raises questions about tainted money & professional ethics
When it comes to contracts, it’s all black and white from a court’s perspective
Lawyers are getting richer as well as poorer, with huge profits at City firms, writes NLJ columnist Geoffrey Bindman KC, in this week’s issue
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Mike Wilson, Blake Morgan
Mike Wilson, managing partner of Blake Morgan chair of the CBI’s South-East Council, reflects on his career the challenges that have defined him
Clarke Willmott—Alexandria Kittlety
Partner joins commercial property team in Birmingham
Birketts—Will MacFarlane & Sarah Dodds
Family team expands with double appointment in Bristol office
NEWS
Lawyers have expressed dismay at the Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s decision to impose a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice contributions
NLJ is inviting its readers to take part in this year’s annual reader research, a short survey designed to help shape the future direction of the magazine. The questionnaire consists of just eight quick questions and offers an opportunity for legal professionals to share their views on the content, coverage and issues that matter most to them.
The Law Society has urged regulators not to ban the term ‘no win no fee’, as the profession contemplates measures to prevent a disaster like the SSB Group collapse from happening again
The legal profession's leaders have mounted a robust defence of trial by jury, following reports that Justice Secretary David Lammy is considering restricting it to rape, murder, manslaughter and other cases that are in the public interest
CILEX (the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) has been granted permission to appeal Mazur, a decision which has caused consternation among litigation firms
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