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
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
