Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7503

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