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)
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment