PwC Legal takes first steps in US with firm launch
PwC Legal is expanding into the US through the launch of a new law firm in Washington DC.
Govt to shake up Family Court welfare Service
The Government has announced a major shake-up of the family court welfare service, a move widely welcomed by family lawyers concerned at the low profile the service has enjoyed under the supervision of the Probation Service. Geoff Hoon, Parliamentary Secretary at the Lord Chancellor’s Department, set out the government’s plans for the service in his […]
Three GCs on the key to talent management
Ahead of their panel session on ‘Bringing your team along for the journey’ at The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as Business Partner 2017 in association with EY, Jonathan Lipman, Vicky Sandry and Katherine Thomas are sharing their thoughts on helping your team identify and pursue their career goals and making them feel valued. Many argue that […]
Travers’ new female partners: The glass ceiling isn’t broken, just cracked
At Travers Smith, all four lawyers made up to partner this year were women. It’s a watershed moment for the traditionally male-dominated City firm – but what does it actually signify?
PwC Legal takes first steps in US with firm launch
PwC Legal is expanding into the US through the launch of a new law firm in Washington DC.
Govt to shake up Family Court welfare Service
The Government has announced a major shake-up of the family court welfare service, a move widely welcomed by family lawyers concerned at the low profile the service has enjoyed under the supervision of the Probation Service. Geoff Hoon, Parliamentary Secretary at the Lord Chancellor’s Department, set out the government’s plans for the service in his […]
Three GCs on the key to talent management
Ahead of their panel session on ‘Bringing your team along for the journey’ at The Lawyer’s In-house Counsel as Business Partner 2017 in association with EY, Jonathan Lipman, Vicky Sandry and Katherine Thomas are sharing their thoughts on helping your team identify and pursue their career goals and making them feel valued. Many argue that […]
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The speed read: Elections at A&O, German lawyers get flexible, and intriguing movement at Mishcon
Firms’ leadership elections under Brexit will be a test for London The general election was not the only significant leadership development happening in the UK this week. Not ones to give out the spotlight easily, a number of firms either shook up or geared up their highest echelons as they enter 2020. The race to […]
Sentence passed in tragic doctor crash case
Counsel from No5 Barristers’ Chambers prosecuted and defended (Mike Duck QC prosecuting and Ian Bridge defending) in the recent high profile and tragic case involving the death of Dr Suzanna Bull. Dr Bull died when her bicycle was in collision with an LGV driven by experienced lorry driver Robert Bradbury. Mr Bradbury was found not […]
Clinical negligence trial sees damages awarded of £1.5m in Cauda Equina syndrome case
Clinical negligence experts from No5 Barristers’ Chambers have seen the successful conclusion of a claim involving Cauda Equina Syndrome with damages agreed at around £1.5million. Jonathan Jones QC and David Tyack, with Moosa Duke solicitors, represented the claimant, 37, who had a long history of back pain. The defendant NHS Trust was represented by Michael […]
Colin Banham and Christopher Hopkins successfully defend officers after 5 year investigation
Counsel from No5 Barristers’ Chambers have successfully represented two officers who were alleged to have discriminated against a member of a public by reason of his race. The incident dated back to June 2014 but, due to a two separate appeals to the IOPC by the complainant, the hearing did not take place until November […]
Election 2019: the lawyers who have been elected for the first time
A host of new lawyers have entered Parliament as a result of the Conservative Party’s decisive victory last night. In Stroud, Conservative Siobhan Baillie gained the marginal seat from Labour. Baillie, a non-practising family solicitor, worked her way up from legal secretary to qualify. Peter Gibson gained another marginal seat for the Tories: Darlington. Gibson […]
Addleshaws guides Supercuts to rescue deal
Addleshaw Goddard worked with Deloitte as Supercuts and Regis hair salons this week struck a salvage deal to save over 1,000 jobs. The firm’s restructuring team played the lead advisory role for Deloitte as administrator to the businesses, with partner Paul Fleming and legal director Anna Hodgson leading on the deal. Shoosmiths had been advising […]