Russell-Cooke announce the promotion to partner (with effect from 1 July 2010) of contentious probate specialist, Alison Regan.
Grower Freeman Solicitors have appointed Ashi Patel as an associate partner. He joins from Carter Lemon Camerons LLP.
Appleby, was named “Offshore Law Firm of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards held in London on Tuesday 22nd June 2010. John Bisson, chairman of Appleby’s Executive Board collected the award on behalf of the firm at an awards ceremony held at Grosvenor House and attended by over 1000 international lawyers.
Ian Smith reports on a case which could open up a pallet of worms
Charles Russell LLP has further expanded its Bahrain office hiring Nicholas Polley, a specialist in banking and finance with expertise in Sharia financing and Sherif Hampton a corporate commercial lawyer. They also welcome Basma AlAlawi as a new Bahraini paralegal.
Ken Clarke, the newly appointed lord chancellor, faced a dilemma within days of taking up his new job.
The most recent legal flare-up between British Airways and Unite (representing BA cabin crew) has dominated the headlines and for once it was not just labour lawyers debating whether there was a right to strike in the UK.
Kernott demonstrates once again that cohabitants deserve better justice. Geraldine Morris explains why
Dr Nicholas Roberts explains why long-term flat leaseholders can face an insulation brick wall
Ian Higgins reports on credit default swaps, vires, & exclusive jurisdiction agreements
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Ellisons—Sarah Osborne
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
DWF—Chris Air
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An Italian financier has lost his bid to block his Australian wife from filing divorce papers in England on the basis it was no longer her domicile of choice
