Mourant du Feu & Jeune has promoted Mathew Cook and Craig Swart, to the position of senior associate.
Mishcon de Reya is going international. The New York office opened its doors on 19 January 2010.
Shepherd and Wedderburn has appointed Michael Scott as a partner in its property practice.
R (on the application of Wye Valley Action Association Ltd) v Herefordshire Council [2009] EWHC 3428 (Admin), [2010] All ER (D) 44 (Jan)
R (on the application of O’Dowd (aka Boy George)) v National Probation Service, London [2009] EWHC 3415 (Admin), [2010] All ER (D) 26 (Jan)
Shaw and another v MFP Foundations & Piling Ltd [2010] EWHC 9 (Ch), [2010] All ER (D) 71 (Jan)
R (on the application of KB (a child, by his litigation friend LW) v Secretary of State for Justice [2010] EWHC 15 (Admin); [2010] All ER (D) 59 (Jan)
Patents and Patents and Trade Marks (Fees) (Amendment) Rules 2010 (SI 2010/33)
Inheritance Tax (Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes) Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/51)
Welfare Reform Act 2009 (Commencement No 1) Order 2010 (SI 2010/45)
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
