Equitas Ltd v R and Q Reinsurance Company (UK) Ltd [2009] EWHC 2787 (Comm), [2009] All ER (D) 154 (Nov)
Perrins v Holland and others [2009] EWHC 2558 (Ch), [2009] All ER (D) 124 (Nov)
Neary v Governing Body of St Albans Girls’ School and another [2009] EWCA Civ 1190, [2009] All ER (D) 144 (Nov)
Southern Pacific Personal Loans Ltd v Walker and another [2009] EWCA Civ 1176, [2009] All ER (D) 139 (Nov)
Do you remember Big Bang in April 1999? It heralded the implementation of the civil litigation procedural reforms devised and trailed extensively by Lord Woolf. They were designed to “save expense” and to ensure that cases were dealt with “proportionately”.
Jackson LJ’s much–anticipated final report on costs will be seen by the public sometime in January next year. As I write this there are still key areas where Sir Rupert is considering his options.
Ian Smith notches up a century at the coalface
Jonathan Herring reports on intestacy law reform
A commonsense approach is plane obvious, says Dan McCauley
Katherine Rees examines risks arising from property transactions
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney
London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations
Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller
Private client team strengthened by partner appointment
NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal
Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession
