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: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Ellisons—Sarah Osborne
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
DWF—Chris Air
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An Italian financier has lost his bid to block his Australian wife from filing divorce papers in England on the basis it was no longer her domicile of choice
