THIS ISSUE
With the war in Ukraine ongoing and the after-effects of the pandemic ‘only slowly subsiding, global markets are in turmoil’, writes Cadwalader special counsel Simon Walsh, in this week’s NLJ. And what always increases during times of turmoil? Disputes.
Michael Zander KC reports on the progress of the Retained EU Law (Revocation & Reform) Bill through Parliament, in this week’s NLJ.
NLJ columnist Roger Smith, former director of JUSTICE, looks at the area of third-party litigation funding in this week’s issue. It’s an area that has been subject to rapid change, now providing funding to the tune of more than £2bn.
Having a clear and impactful online presence is essential for every law firm if they want to stand out from thousands of other firms and cut through to their clients.
It’s time to acknowledge that law, justice & the courts are being commoditised, says Roger Smith
The Court of Appeal has weighed in on the debate surrounding criminal damage & right to protest: Nicholas Dobson examines the verdict
Priority in mortgage receivership: Cecily Crampin, Tricia Hemans & Imogen Dodds examine distribution of funds & multiple receivers
Arise CFO; QOCS in a mix; covenant breach test; Phoenix director hit; landlord’s charge struck down.
Michael Zander KC reports on the Retained EU Law (Revocation & Reform) Bill
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
NEWS
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners
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.
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