Does the SNP’s suggestion of an independence treat flout the law, asks Bob Watt
Courts are taking an increasingly tougher approach in fraudulent & exaggerated claims, says Colm Nugent
Anna Macey examines the impact of O’Brien v Ministry of Justice on the issue of pension entitlement
Margaret Hatwood continues her examination of the increasing trend of parties asking for consent orders to be set aside
When is a claimant’s constructive knowledge deemed to kick in under LA 1980, asks Frances McClenaghan
What are the risks of going green, asks Ian Borders
Tom Morrison returns with his quarterly review of the world of information law
Michael Twomey examines the courts’ approach to warranties & representations in share purchase agreements
Keith Davies analyses a recent judicial review of plans to erect electricity pylons on green belt land
Financial Services Authority v Sinaloa Gold plc and others (Barclays Bank plc intervening) [2013] UKSC 11, [2013] All ER (D) 320 (Feb)
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
Sidley—Jeremy Trinder
Global finance group strengthened by returning partner in London
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
