THIS ISSUE
The Law Society applied to the High Court last week for permission to bring a judicial review of the government’s implementation of Sir Christopher Bellamy’s recommendations following his Independent Review of Criminal Legal Aid.
Former justice secretary Robert Buckland KC has joined London firm Payne Hicks Beach on a part-time basis as head of policy and senior counsel.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt
Restructuring and insolvency practice strengthened by partner hire
Gateley Legal—Billy Poulter & Shay Moore
North West residential development team welcomes partner and associate
Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt
Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire
NEWS
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice, but its successful adoption depends as much on culture as technology
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
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