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
Gibson Dunn—London partner promotions
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Shakespeare Martineau—six appointments
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
Myers & Co—Jess Latham
Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire
