Gemma Hope, a Director, Solicitor, Collaborative Lawyer and Mediator at Family Law Partners, discusses the increase in divorcing couples seeking out more amicable solutions to their separation and the evolution of the legal profession to meet that need
The Law Commission has published a comprehensive scoping report on financial remedies during divorce and civil partnerships, concluding that reforms are necessary
Maleeka Bokhari, a Probationary Tenant at Red Lion Chambers specialising in crime, international law and human rights, provides context on the requested extradition of the former prime minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, from India
Simpson Millar has announced the significant expansion of its Public Law division, underscoring its commitment to advocating for vulnerable individuals and addressing complex legal challenges
Charles Richardson, a Partner specialising in landed estates at Kingsley Napley, discusses the outcry from farmers in response to the inheritance tax changes announced by the government and whether a compromise is possible
Rachel Pearce, Head of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury at Coodes Solicitors, explores the recent report published by the Rt Hon. Professor the Lord Darzi of Denham into the state of the NHS
Diane Gilhooley, Global Practice Group Head of Employment, Labor and Pensions, and Global Co-Head of Environmental, Social and Governance at Eversheds Sutherland, discusses the rise of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the UK and the changes on the horizon
Liz Brownsell, Partner and Head of Charities at Birketts LLP, sheds light on the governance and financial failings involving Fashion for Relief and asks whether the organisation should have been registered as a charity in the first place
Dr Jo Wilding, a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sussex, discusses the legal aid crisis in the UK and possible solutions to addressing access to justice challenges
Catherine Wood KC and Julia Townend, Barristers at 4PB, share their thoughts on the Pathfinder Pilot so far, following an informative day spent at Bournemouth Family Court with HHJ Simmonds to see the Pilot in operation
Marilyn Bell, a Partner and Head of Family Law at SA Law, takes a look at the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act three years after it came into force and, in particular, shares her thoughts on the challenge of proving abuse in court
Carlos García-Egocheaga argues that in 2025, AI will redefine legal technology, driving transparency, efficiency, and productivity across law firm operations
Following the launch of the new Clinical Negligence Claims Agreement for 2024 by NHS Resolution, Solicitors Journal spoke to the Director of Claims Management at NHS Resolution, Simon Hammond