Issue: Vol 162, Issue 7497

Devereux has announced that Ingrid Simler QC has been elected to succeed Colin Edelman QC as head of chambers.

The members of 20 Essex Street have announced that Stephen Atherton QC and Blair Leahy, formerly of South Square Chambers, have both joined chambers this month.

Cripps Harries Hall LLP has appointed Alex Davies, partner and head of the family team, and Benjamin Carter, solicitor.

Manches Thames Valley has recruited Rich Eldridge as the new head of finance.

Kingsley Napley LLP has recruited Caroline DeLaney as a partner in the dispute resolution department, focusing on real estate disputes.

HLE blogger Simon Hetherington delves into the legality of the Scottish referendum

Litigation funders should be kept at “arm’s length”

Committee urges new law to tackle rising whiplash claims

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (SSWP) accused of clogging up legal system

Nearly 77,000 Londoners will lose access to legal aid under current government plans