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Issue: Vol 163, Issue 7548

12 February 2013
IN THIS ISSUE

Sintons has promoted two of its lawyers—Alok Loomba and Chris Patton—to partner

Will secret courts become the "default" position in sensitive cases?

Top 50 law firm Weightmans has elected John Schorah as its new managing partner and Dan Cutts as its new senior partner

Study predicts growth of over 4%

QC failed to pay VAT

Business law firm, DWF, and leading professional indemnity practice, Fishburns LLP, have completed their merger

Brown Rudnick LLP has announced that Charles Froud has joined the firm as a senior associate in the London office

Law firms make progress on diversity & inclusion

Coroners may hold inquests outside their own districts

Halebury, the alternative law firm that acts for some of the biggest names in business and sport, has added three heavyweight solicitors to its team

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson

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

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor

West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Sidley—Jeremy Trinder

Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London

NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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