Archive

18 Jul 2003

Peace process?

Involved in a mediation for the first time? Don't panic – with careful planning and a good mediator, it can be a win-win situation, says Paul Newman

11 Jul 2003

Escape clause

When can the courts refuse an application for a civil jury trial? Tony Davies reports on a Court of Appeal decision which clarifies the correct approach

10 Jul 2003

The life and times of a northern soul

In a world where London firms still predominate and where regional firms are beginning to look like they're offshoots of a London business, Cobbetts is making its mark as a truly national firm with a northern heart. Caroline Poynton talks to managing partner, Michael Shaw, about his leadership of the firm, his role in its ongoing expansion and his dreams for the years to come.

4 Jul 2003

Moving on

How has the treatment of gypsies and travellers in the UK progressed since the the Human Rights Act 1998 came into force? asks David Watkinson

1 May 2003

Double triumph for Addleshaw's

Addleshaw Booth & Co has scooped two prizes at the Legal Marketing Awards held in London on 1 April 2003.

19 Feb 2003

Ricksons snaps up PI team

Ricksons Solicitors has acquired a seven-strong personal injury team from the Manchester and Leeds offices of Whittles Solicitors.

20 Sept 2002

Nicholson Graham & Jones expands corporate team

Jeremy Landau and Stuart Borrie join the expanding team from Bird & Bird and Slaughter and May.

25 Jul 2002

News in brief:

Manchester firm Rowlands and Kirk Jackson are in the final stages of merger talks to create a 26-partner practice under the name 'Rowlands incorporating Kirk Jackson Solicitors'. The firm will have six offices and 150 staff of whom 50 wil