DAC Beachcroft has appointed financial services specialist Jayne Bennett as a partner in its Financial Institutions Group.
John Cooper QC, 25 Bedford Row, has been appointed special adviser to the Shadow Minister for Local Government and Communities.
His Honour Judge Peter Thornton QC took up his post as the first Chief Coroner of England and Wales this month.
Doncaster based law firm, Atherton Godfrey now has a Polish speaking member on its legal team.
Patricia Robertson QC has been appointed Vice Chair of the Bar Standards Board (BSB). She will take up the position in January 2013.
Parental rights should not trump children’s welfare, says Robert Micklem
Is the clock ticking for squatters? Mark Tempest reports
Simon Duncan continues to explore who has the right to sue former directors under s 217 of the Insolvency Act 1986
Clive Freedman & Christopher Harris expose the dangers of unilateral communications
Trade Agency Ltd v Seramico Investments Ltd C-619/10, [2012] All ER (D) 66 (Sep)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nick McDonnell, Kain Knight
Nick McDonnell of Kain Knight reflects on an unexpected legal career, his drive to support vulnerable clients and the surprising pleasures of watching nothing happen
Mayo Wynne Baxter—Angela Arnold
Mayo Wynne Baxter strengthens property team with new partner appointment
WilmerHale—Jeremy Kosky & Charlie Lightfoot
WilmerHale expands London disputes capabilities with addition of two leading partners
