Roger Smith on a series of celebrations all round
The Community Infrastructure Levy & other animals, by Romola Parish
Ian Smith tramps across some difficult terrain in search of clarity & simplicity
How, if at all, has the downturn in the economy affected litigation funding? Steven Friel & Michael Williams discuss the evidence
Limitation
New in brief
Amanda Wadey reports on Lord Justice Jackson's root & branch review
Consumer credit
Michael Tringham unravels the world of contentious probate
News in brief
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
