How useful will the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme be to lawyers? Angela Dass reports
The court’s decision in Noble v Owens illustrates why judgments are and should be final, says Lisa Sullivan
IBB Solicitors has announced a number of promotions with the appointment of two new equity partners and two new fixed share partners.
RBS has appointed Mike Littlewood as head of its professional services team within the bank’s corporate and institutional banking division
An expert in industrial disease claims has been appointed vice-president of the not-for-profit Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
RPC has appointed Nicholas Wilcox as a senior associate in the broadcast media team.
Olswang has recruited Campbell Forsyth who joins the firm as partner in the IP group.
Pinsent Masons has hired Andrew Masraf to head the firm’s corporate & tax group.
Roger Smith reflects on detainees, masterly performances & Daily Mail fulmination
There is a fine line between protection & unfairness in sex discrimination cases, says Peter Breakey
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Hugo Plowman, Mishcon de Reya
From global fraud cases to fishing off-grid, Mishcon de Reya’s chair of dispute resolution Hugo Plowman discusses mentors, management switching off
Maguire Family Law—Jennifer Hudec, Ciara Florey, Alice Ferguson & Ruth Wynn
Maguire Family Law announces partner promotion and new hires amid a record year for enquiries
Switalskis—Rebecca Parry & Hannah Gamble
Switalskis wills and probate team extends reach with two appointments
