Issue: Vol 161, Issue 7480

British Arab Commercial Bank plc v The National Transitional Council of the State of Libya [2011] EWHC 2274

Mobile Telesystems Finance SA v Nomihold Securities Inc [2011] EWCA Civ 1040

Bryan Greetham emphasises the importance of encouraging original thought through legal training

Is Howell v Lees-Millais the most cursed case of the century, wonders Dominic Regan

Dr Sue Prince & Dr Tom Begbie consider attempts to rethink social diversity in the legal profession

Mayer Brown has announced the hire of Colin Scagell to the corporate and securities practice and insurance industry group in London. He joins as partner from Debevoise & Plimpton.

Vivienne Williams will be joining Wilsons Solicitors LLP, in November as partner.

Sports rights and business affairs adviser, Simon Johnson has joined Charles Russell as a consultant to help develop the sports and media group.

Matthew Swan has become managing partner of Ogier Jersey Legal.

Lawyers hit back at ABI accusations of excessive fees & manipulation