Originally From FD Legal magazine vol 1 Issue 1: Welcome to the first edition of FD Legal. The genesis of this publication is highly timely. Law firm profitability remains under continued pressure. And in light of the imminent reforms to the UK legal profession, only law firms that make the right strategic decisions and invest in the right resources will continue to survive and be profitable in the long-term as the market around them changes. The firm's finance director (FD) or equivalent is one of the central figures to help manage these changes.
The Court of Appeal's decision in Regan is a reminder to developers that the courts are prepared to fully enforce rights to light, say Stephen Bickford-Smith and Keith Shaw
The Licensing Act 2003 has seen an increase in security requirements for licensed premises. Stephanie Cope examines the implications for parties to personal injury actions involving door supervisors
In an exclusive interview, the president of the family division tells Jean-Yves Gilg why he welcomes delaying the Carter reforms and shares his reservations over the opening up of family courts