The upside of external funding is clear, but firms should watch out for pitfalls says Clare Copeman
R v Gordon and others [2007] EWCA Crim 165
Busy lawyers can be excellent managers but it won’t happen overnight, says Heather Stewart
In brief
R v Seed; R v Stark [2007] All ER (D) 161 (Feb)
Crofton v National Health Service Litigation Authority [2007] EWCA Civ 71, [2007] All ER (D) 106 (Feb)
In brief
Tan v Sitkowski [2007] EWCA Civ 30, [2007] All ER (D) 16 (Feb)
Aird v Prime Meridian Ltd [2006] EWCA Civ 1866, [2006] All ER (D) 358 (Dec)
Re S (a child) (adoption: special guardianship) [2007] EWCA Civ 54, [2007] All ER (D) 81 (Feb)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
