News in brief
Part 2: Early neutral evaluation or arbitration? Emma Sadler considers the alternatives to litigation
Bovale Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government [2009] EWCA Civ 171, [2009]
Will the government blow the whistle on forced retirement? Charles Pigott reports
Will employers pay the price for passive smoking in the workplace? Andrew Buchan reports
Roger Smith salutes two judicial superstars with impeccable human rights credentials
News in brief
Geoffrey Bindman recalls a disturbing encounter with German criminal justice
Mark Parkhouse & Kerry Scott on the criticism of pre-package administrations
Family
Firm grows international bench with expanded UK partner class
Firm makes major statement in the capital with strategic growth at The Shard
Residential conveyancing team expands with solicitor hire