John McQuater, head of litigation and partner at Atherton Godfrey, has been appointed by the Law Society as a personal injury assessor.
Birketts LLP has appointed Oliver Crichton as senior associate in its commercial property department in Ipswich and solicitor Laura Burke to its employment team in Chelmsford.
Fladgate LLP has recruited David Weare as partner.
The Hill Dickinson insurance business team is expanding, hiring former DAC and Dewey & Lebeouf partner Nik Rochez to work in its London office.
Court of Appeal makes landmark decision on the award of costs to minors
Latest silk round appointments announced
Research highlights lack of female partners in law firms
Lawyers must be aware of possible media backlash when instructing clients
SRA set to announce first alternative business structure
Insufficient link between chronic fatigue syndrome & work-related stress
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.
