THIS ISSUE
From economic turbulence to a likely upturn in M&A activity in the third quarter, what does 2023 have in store for lawyers and how can they navigate the ups and downs to their best advantage?
As Red Lion Chambers barrister Jack Talbot writes in this week’s NLJ, ‘fraud is a shapeshifting creature of its time’.
The High Court has redrawn the scope of ‘criminal participation’, in a recent extradition case.
Misconduct in public office is the subject of NLJ’s latest Crime Brief with David Walbank KC.
Will the UK authorities be able to lead the fight in combatting the fraud epidemic? Not without greater funding & better resources, says Jack Talbot
Growing apart? In this month’s employment law brief, Ian Smith considers the ever-diverging paths of tax & employment law, & disciplinary proceedings that just won’t end
George Hepburne Scott & Giovanna Fiorentino examine extradition where the relevant alleged criminal activity took place outside of the requesting state
Victor Smith charts the fall of the decision in Woolworths… and its unexpected rise again in a recent case
Misconduct which undermines public trust in the police clearly warrants severe punishment, says David Walbank KC
Could rule changes be on the horizon? Dominic Regan looks ahead to 2023, & considers guideline hourly rates & caps on deductions
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
NEWS
Restrictions on workplace non-disclosure agreements could make settlements slower, more complex and more expensive when reforms expected in 2027 take effect
Private prosecutors face closer scrutiny under Crown Prosecution Service guidance designed to strengthen accountability and consistency when intervention is requested
Foreign states cannot necessarily claim immunity for cyber operations launched abroad against computers in Britain, following a divided Supreme Court ruling
Defendants who make unsupported complaints about their lawyers risk losing legal aid while confiscation proceedings continue without representation
Lawyers advising Russian clients face different sanctions restrictions across the UK, EU and US, despite their shared objective of increasing pressure on Russia
Copyright © 2026 LexisNexis
