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Expert witness shortage could cause delays in family courts
14 November 2018
Justices rule on deportations and family
25 October 2018
Family law 2018: on divorce reform Premium Content

David Burrows assesses the government’s proposals for an overhaul of divorce law, & supplies some suggestions of his own

16 October 2018 / David Burrows
Who must disclose what & when? Premium Content

Clarity on non-party documentation: David Burrows investigates the power to order production of documents in family cases

04 October 2018 / David Burrows
Green light for straight partnerships

Modern family types outside marriage for heterosexuals to be recognised

04 October 2018
Family courts feel the strain
01 October 2018
Does shared parental leave need a rethink? Premium Content

Nicola Tager writes on the legal & practical complexities of establishing parity in parental leave

20 September 2018 / Nicola Tager
Reflections on the state of family law Premium Content

It is time for ministers to join the judiciary in recognising the realities of family life in 2018, says Graeme Fraser

20 September 2018 / Graeme Fraser
Parents in prison: the impact on children
19 September 2018
No-fault divorce out for consultation

Justice Secretary David Gauke has delighted family lawyers by publishing a much-anticipated consultation on no-fault divorce—and has proposed a six-month minimum timeframe.

15 September 2018
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Partner joins commercial property team in Taunton office

Farrer & Co—Richard Lane

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Londstanding London firm appoints new senior partner

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Bird & Bird—Sue McLean

Commercial team in London welcomes technology specialist as partner

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NLJ this week: Is inequality undermining trust?
The legal profession’s claim to be a ‘guardian of fairness’ is under scrutiny after stark findings on gender imbalance and opaque progression. Writing in NLJ this week, Joshua Purser of No5 Barristers’ Chambers and Govindi Deerasinghe of Global 50/50 warn that leadership remains dominated by a narrow elite, with men holding 71% of top court roles
NLJ this week: Freemasons ruling backs police transparency over privacy claims
A legal challenge to police disclosure rules has failed, reinforcing a push for transparency in policing. In NLJ this week, Neil Parpworth examines a case where the Metropolitan Police required officers to declare membership of groups like the Freemasons
NLJ this week: Right to grieve marks ‘major shift’ in employment law
Bereavement leave is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Writing in NLJ this week, Robert Hargreaves of York St John University explains how the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces a day-one right to leave for a wider range of losses, alongside new provisions for pregnancy loss and bereaved partners
NLJ this week: AI privilege battles expose risks
Courts are beginning to grapple with whether AI-generated material is legally privileged—and the answers are mixed. In this week's issue of NLJ, Stacie Bourton, Tom Whittaker & Beata Kolodziej of Burges Salmon examine US rulings showing how easily privilege can be lost
NLJ this week: Experts warned—AI use must be transparent
New guidance seeks to bring order to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in expert evidence. Writing in NLJ this week, Minesh Tanna and David Bridge of Simmons & Simmons set out a framework stressing ‘transparency’, ‘explainability’ and ‘reliability’
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