It’s all about proportionality, says Dominic Regan
Consumers are starting to flex their “buying muscle”, says Jon Robins
Inspired by the Barefoot Lawyer, the profession is standing up for human rights, notes Jason Hadden
Pre-nuptial agreements: where are we now, asks Anna Heenan
How does Art 6 of the Convention apply to employers’ disciplinary proceedings, ask Alex Leslie & Stewart Duffy
James Naylor examines a landmark landlord & tenant decision
In the third article in a special NLJ costs series, William Gibson tackles client billing
Rehana Azib examines recent decisions on liability & quantum
The absence of a written retainer can cause costs chaos, says Simon Gibbs
Thour v Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust [2012] EWHC 1473 (QB), [2012] All ER (D) 21 (Jun)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Clarke Willmott—Declan Goodwin & Elinor Owen
Corporate and commercial teams in Cardiff boosted by dual partner hire
Hill Dickinson—Joz Coetzer & Marc Naidoo
London hires to lead UK launch of international finance team
Switalskis—11 promotions
Firm marks start of year with firmwide promotions round
