A recent Supreme Court ruling leaves working Brits abroad on tenterhooks, says Charles Pigott
How can a divorcing couple’s reasonable needs be informed
by pre-marital property? Catherine Costley investigates
Are courts ignoring “get tough” policy considerations in favour of justice where fraud is suspected, asks David Sawtell
Nick Knapman considers an appeal court decision on acquiring registered land by adverse possession
Is the Party Wall Act a statutory damp squib? Michelle Stevens-Hoare & Alexander Bastin investigate
Carl Calvert tackles the good, the bad & the indifferent
Can alternative business structures revolutionise the wills & probate world? Daniel Curran investigates
The Court of Appeal revisits the rule in Hastings-Bass. Philippa James & Stuart Pickford report
A director’s guarantee is a useful option where a security for costs application is likely to be rejected, says George Woods
Corporation of the Hall of Arts and Sciences v Albert Court Residents’ Association and others; Albert Court Residents’ Association and others v Westminster City Council [2011] EWCA Civ 430, [2011] All ER (D) 118 (Apr)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Stephen Ward, The Barrister Group
From mowing lawns to life at the Bar: Stephen Ward reflects on an unconventional career
Clarke Willmott—Ben Loosemore
Commercial property partner joins Clarke Willmott in Southampton
Ellisons—Robert Tiffen
Robert Tiffen joins Ellisons as Partner in growing Norwich office
Jonathan Fisher KC highlights that it now accounts for around 40% of criminal offences, with roughly 70% involving technology, and argues that the UK cannot simply prosecute its way out of the problem. Detection, investigation and prosecution all require improvement, while different fraud types demand tailored responses.
