Access to justice is kicking off debate in 2013, notes Jon Robins
A new Bill of Rights is not needed, says Geoffrey Bindman QC
A recent Court of Appeal decision helps clarify employment law’s territorial scope, says Charles Pigott
How should courts approach personal injury claims where fraud is alleged? David Sawtell reports
Natasha Rees analyses the courts’ continuing quest to define what a house is
Legal aid will still be available as from 1 April 2013 to victims of domestic violence in private law cases...
What happens when one party appears to concede an important part of their case, asks James Chegwidden
Hughmans Solicitors v Central Stream Services Ltd (in liquidation) and others [2012] EWCA Civ 1720, [2012] All ER (D) 260 (Dec)
O’Donnell and another v Governor and Company of the Bank of Ireland [2012] EWHC 3749 (Ch), [2012] All ER (D) 257 (Dec)
Cleveland Bridge UK Ltd v Severfield – Rowen Structures Ltd [2012] EWHC 3652 (TCC), [2012] All ER (D) 239 (Dec)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
