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Issue: Vol 160, Issue 7403

04 February 2010
IN THIS ISSUE

Joe Reevy emphasises the importance of keeping the audience in mind when writing testimonials

Peter Hayden sheds light on Cayman’s new commercial court

Simon Young underlines the importance of updating partnership agreements

Beachcroft LLP has signed up The College of Law (CoL) to become the sole provider of the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) for their future trainee solicitors.

Pinsent Masons has appointed partner Mark Raymont to join its international construction group in the UAE, based in the Dubai office.

Plexus Law recruits five associates for its Manchester office ahead of the grand opening on 1 March 2010.

Baroness Deech has questioned why siblings fare less favourably than married or civil partners under English law.

Claimant libel lawyers have lined up to oppose government plans to cap fees for libel cases.

Bruce Lincoln, Justin Harvey-Hills and Peter Hayden, have become partners at Mourant du Feu & Jeune effective from 1 February 2010.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

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

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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