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A family affair: Family Law Awards 2020

15 September 2020
Issue: 7902 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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The Family Law Awards 2020 have received an overwhelming number of entries―despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis

The Awards, sponsored by LexisNexis, celebrate the successes and outstanding contribution of family law professionals in a range of categories, from Case of the Year to Community Interaction. The shortlist has now been produced, and can be seen at: bit.ly/32zsEzz.

This year’s ceremony, on 25 November, will take place virtually, but there will be opportunities to network and chat. Register your interest and join in the celebrations, at: bit.ly/3c2Y3xs.

Issue: 7902 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Family
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Muckle LLP—Rachael Chapman

Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Ellisons—Carla Jones

Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Freeths—Louise Mahon

Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire

NEWS
One in five in-house lawyers suffer ‘high’ or ‘severe’ work-related stress, according to a report by global legal body, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC)
The Legal Ombudsman’s (LeO’s) plea for a budget increase has been rejected by the Law Society and accepted only ‘with reluctance’ by conveyancers
Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned
Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals
Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace
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