News in brief
Mark Jarman assesses the impact of the Hague Convention & BIIR on public law proceedings
Court of Appeal lands major body blow to the Ministry of Defence
Dr John McMullen on restructuring, downsizing & workforce lay-offs
Costs
Dr Nicholas Dobson reports on favouritism & local authority decisions
Legal aid
Damages claims against public authorities remain an uphill battle, says Daniel Saoul
Malcolm Dowden asks whether the signature of property documents is more than a mere formality
Geraldine Morris outlines the recent rule changes arising from granting media access to family courts
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough
Magic Circle hire strengthens Sharpe Pritchard’s infrastructure finance capability
Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez
Lewis Silkin adds corporate crime specialist to growing dispute resolution team
Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous
Morr Co strengthens private client team with partner appointment
