CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY
An independent review of the system for handling complaints against barristers has called for radical changes to create a modern, consumer-facing system.
Trustees of the Shirley Children’s Settlement v Crabtree [2007] EWHC 1532 (Admin), [2007] All ER (D) 332 (Jun)
In brief
R (on the application of National Grid Gas plc (formerly Transco plc) v Environment Agency [2007] UKHL 30, [2007] All ER (D) 315 (Jun)
A heart-warming tale illustrates the importance of legal aid in achieving justice, says Geoffrey Bindman
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: John McElroy, London Solicitors Litigation Association
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
Clarke Willmott—Elaine Field
Planning and environment team expands with partner hire in Manchester
Birketts—Barbara Hamilton-Bruce
Firm appoints chief operating officer to strengthen leadership team
