Melanie Adams examines employment related legislation announced in the Queen’s Speech
Office of Fair Trading v Abbey National plc and others [2009] UKSC 6; [2009] All ER (D) 271 (Nov)
Adjudication; Immigration; Practice; Third party debt orders
R (on the application of A) v Croydon London Borough Council; R (on the application of M) v Lambeth London Borough Council [2009] UKSC 8; [2009] All ER (D) 288 (Nov)
In a landmark judgment the Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the right of asylum-seeking children to have their age determined by the court.
How should lawyers be paid? asks Geoffrey Bindman
Local authorities are spending unnecessarily on legal costs by failing to use mediation in judicial reviews.
Forcing banks to disclose remuneration details of top earners is part of a package of reforms recommended in the final report of Sir David Walker’s review into corporate governance.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb
Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team
