A host of sexual harassment claims made by police officers look set to proceed following a decision by a Croydon Employment Tribunal in the case of Hands v the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. The Hands case clarifies that European law should be followed to ensure that police officers can bring claims under the Sex […]
Constitutional Affairs secretary Lord Falconer today unveiled the Constitutional Reform Bill which will shake up the justice system. The Bill, which has been widely trailed, establishes an independent Supreme Court with its own appointment system, staff, budget and building. The current Law Lords will become the first 12 justices of the Supreme Court and will […]
Denton Wilde Sapte’s competition department has taken another hit, this time with the loss of senior associate Alan Davis who is joining Pinsents to head up the firm’s competition team in London. His departure comes hot on the heels of departmental head Polly Weitzman who joined Ofcom, the new super-regulator for the media and communications […]
Birmingham giant No5 Chambers has continued to grow with the hire of Pinsents construction partner Christopher Kelly, The Lawyer can reveal. The former head of construction at the firm’s Birmingham office joined No5 last month, following a three-month mini-pupillage. A partner at Pinsents since 2001, Kelly was called to the bar in 1993. He specialises […]
One of Mishcon de Reya’s best-known partners, David Glick, has left the firm to set up his own media and entertainment-focused group of companies. Glick, noted for his deal-doing abilities in the music business, counts Craig David, FatBoySlim, Nick Cave, and the Kinks among his clients. His new business will be known as the Edge […]
The Gulf War veterans are blaming their lawyer for the collapse of their case against the MoD. Jon Robins hears both sides of the story
Winding up deficient pension schemes is confronting trustees with some hard choices. Michael Furness QC reports
Should warring parties be forced to mediate? Jon Lang investigates
Arbitration in professional negligence cases can be a better route for litigants to resolve their disputes. And it costs less, says William Bojczuk
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has scored a first instruction from private equity house TDR Capital thanks to the connections of Ashurst old boy Stephen Short. The US firm was contacted by TDR on its bid for pizza chain Ask Central and subsequently gifted Herbert Smith yet another choice referral, instructing the City firm on the […]
Simmons & Simmons has completed the latest in a long run of outsourcing deals for Indian clients, consolidating its position as the leading firm in this niche market. Led by IT partner David Barrett, the firm has just acted for Indian company Tata Consultancy Services in an £896m deal to provide the NHS with customised […]
Emma Vere-Jones finds that Lawrence Graham is quietly going from strength to strength