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Issue: Vol 169, Issue 7834

29 March 2019
IN THIS ISSUE

David Greene lays out the (possible) next steps for Brexit, democracy & the country

Scott Taylor considers the appropriate use of ‘standstill’ agreements in claims for financial provision

How does testamentary freedom fit into recent decisions in 1975 Act claims? Constance McDonnell QC explains

Bethan Walsh reviews the changes to the automatic disqualification rules for trustees

Ruth Mullen reports on a lacklustre response to the plight of migrant women who suffer domestic violence—the draft Domestic Abuse Bill

It’s time for law firms to take the next step in charitable giving, says George Wilkinson

Westminster model of politics is straining under pressure of Brexit 
Without targets, diversity among judiciary will be slow
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Ward Hadaway—Louise Miller

Private client team strengthened by partner appointment

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

NEWS
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
In NLJ this week, Ian Smith, emeritus professor at UEA, explores major developments in employment law from the Supreme Court and appellate courts
Writing in NLJ this week, Kamran Rehman and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper examine Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV plc v Spain, where the Commercial Court held that ICSID and Energy Charter Treaty awards cannot be assigned
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