Jon Robins looks behind the scenes of Slater & Gordon’s recent buy-out
Is the small claims court so bad, asks Peter Thompson QC
When should junior court proceedings be stayed in favour of the High Court, asks Felicia Epstein
Patrick Allen joins the debate over whiplash claims
Tony Marks & Jonathan Tecks introduce a new family member
Siobhan Jones recounts the rise (& fall) of the “protester squatter”
Susan Nash considers the latest human rights developments
Nick Young & Richard Holden picture a post-euro debt landscape
Alstom Transport v Eurostar International Ltd [2012] EWHC 28 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 173 (Jan)
Chancery Division, Roth J, 20 Jan 2012
Schmitt v Deichmann and others [2012] EWHC 62 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 177 (Jan)
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
