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
Sharpe Pritchard—Victoria Heald-Barraclough
Magic Circle hire strengthens Sharpe Pritchard’s infrastructure finance capability
Lewis Silkin—Iskander Fernandez
Lewis Silkin adds corporate crime specialist to growing dispute resolution team
Morr & Co—Michael Charalambous
Morr Co strengthens private client team with partner appointment
