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Below Maia Cohen-Lask, Associate at Corker Binning, explains the three stages that lead up to a cash forfeiture order, including how cash is seized, prior to discussing the details of the case. Maia also discusses the extent to which cash forfeiture is being expanded by the Criminal Finances Act 2017. The various asset recovery powers contained […]
Once a month, Scott Haley, Family Practice Manager at One Pump Court brings Lawyer Monthly Wednesday Wisdom, and this week he delves into the familiar expression of being ‘called to the bar’. Being called to the bar has nothing to do with drinking alcoholic beverages, nor that old party classic, the Limbo dance. In fact, […]
M&A specialists from Carey Olsen’s Guernsey corporate team have advised long-standing client and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)-listed Avnel Gold Mining Limited (Avnel) on its successful acquisition by TSX-listed Endeavour Mining Corporation (Endeavour) by way of a Guernsey scheme of arrangement. Endeavour, a premier intermediate gold producer focussed on assets in the West African region, has […]
A change is taking place in the way we understand the link between access to justice and the rule of law, according to Chair of the Bar, Andrew Langdon QC, who recently commented on the Bach Commission’s report, The Right to Justice. Andrew Langdon QC said: “Change is afoot. This report is part of a […]
Below Andrew Miller QC, Civil and Commercial Mediator at 2 Temple Gardens, discusses with Lawyer Monthly the issues surrounding mediation, and what parties should do to maximise chances of success when entering into alternative matters of dispute resolution. Lawyers have long been aware of the need to encourage their clients to consider the alternative dispute […]
Legal specialists are urging Government to do more to protect older people and help them plan ahead for later life. A survey of SFE (Solicitors for the Elderly) lawyers, whose members specialise in advising older and vulnerable clients, found that 80% of lawyers think there are not enough safeguards in place to protect people from […]
Study of bank fraud victims reveals that one in nine felt like their provider treated them like the criminal, not the victim. Following RBS chief executive, Ross McEwan’s blaming of 'careless' fraud victims for devastating losses of money, Aspect Software responds with further findings that banks are needlessly blaming victims for fraud across the industry, rather […]
Laura Nash, barrister at St John’s Buildings, has become one of the UK’s youngest coroners, having been appointed Assistant Coroner at Oldbury Coroner’s Court at the age of 31. Laura, who was called to the Bar in 2009, has extensive experience dealing with inquests, having acted for both interested parties and families. She has built […]
IP law firms are part of an ever-changing landscape, with new legislation and regulation constantly challenging the IP industry. In a new whitepaper, ‘Adapt. Evolve. Thrive’ from CPA Global, IP Law firms are encouraged to embrace innovation and technology for more efficient operations and enhanced client collaboration. What practical steps can IP law firms take […]
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