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Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7455

03 March 2011
IN THIS ISSUE

New divorce policy may suffer for lack of mediators

The prestigious Judges’ Council, has warned the proposed £350m legal aid cuts could cost the public purse more in the long run than they save due to increased court costs.

Court rules gender-based insurance premiums are unlawful

Lawyers have the first chance in five years to become a fee-paid immigration and asylum judge in the First-tier Tribunal.

Courts must assess proportionality before granting eviction orders over occupiers of unsecured tenancies, the Supreme Court has ruled.

Chambers and firms have been celebrating after the appointment of 120 new Queen’s Counsel this week.

The Law Society has been voted a business “Superbrand” of 2011, after coming 77th in the Centre for Brand Analysis’ annual listing. Only the top 500 are considered to be Superbrands.

Silk Family Law is expanding with some new appointments. The new recruits are, two legal secretaries, Natasha McGrow and Kayleigh Winter, and solicitor, Siobhan Jeffels (pictured).

Glaisyers Solicitors LLP has boosted its costs law department by recruiting costs specialist Chris Stott.

Russell Jones & Walker has hired former Walker Morris partner Martin Price to head up its Manchester-based employment team.

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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

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

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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