Christopher Adams has been practicing law for 19 years and he always knew he wanted to practice criminal law. Christopher takes the time to speak to us about his landmark cases and his motivation behind his sheer dedication to his role as a criminal defence lawyer, and it is clear to us at Lawyer Monthly […]
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 we have a short Q&A with Ogier Partner, Daniel Richards, who discusses The International Stock Exchange. As we are into the latter half of 2017, Daniel speaks on the development of the Exchange over the last 12 months and where opportunities have arisen, most notably as a result of Market Abuse Regulation and further […]
Barristers have warned that the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill’s approach to ‘bringing rights home’ is a recipe for confusion and puts the rights of UK citizens at risk. The Bill adopts EU law in to UK statute, but the legal status of a number of corresponding rights that come from treaties is still unclear and […]
Theo Ling is a Partner at Baker McKenzie, a leading firm whose counsel helps clients navigate uncertainty. Relentlessly creative, curious, and dissatisfied with the status quo in legal services delivery, Mr. Ling was recently recognised as one of North America's Top 10 Innovative Lawyers by The Financial Times. He holds a unique perspective on legal […]
According to reports, councils in the UK have threatened to sanction those who overload their refuse bins or leave them out too early, under anti-social behaviour laws. Sanctions for household families are said to be up to £2,500 fines and even criminal convictions. Fines for businesses, even small shops, can be up to £20,000. Suspects […]
With the introduction of 4MLD, particular implications apply to the gambling and gaming sectors. Here Andrew Tait, Partner at Gordon Dadds, discusses these considerations with Lawyer Monthly, delving into the top priorities for gambling institutions in remaining compliant. The new MLRs which replace the previous 2007 regulations came into force on 26th June 2017, transposing […]
Recent fatalities of individuals who suffer from mental disabilities due to encounters with the Los Angeles police officers have called into question whether law enforcement is properly equipped to respond to disturbance calls wherein the alleged perpetrator suffers from a mental illness. According to civil rights attorney Rodney Diggs with Ivie, McNeill & Wyatt, “The […]
Shell has been filling up our cars, motorbikes and trucks with fuel for many years. In fact, today it runs one of the largest retail networks in the world, with more stores than Starbucks or McDonald's. As demand for more and cleaner energy grows, the oil and gas sector is set to change. We decided […]
Prime Minister, Theresa May, has confirmed that following Brexit and the implementation of the Repeal Bill, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) will no longer have jurisdiction over UK courts, making the Supreme Court the 'ultimate arbiter' of UK law. Emma Stevens, Solicitor at law firm Coffin Mew, told Lawyer Monthly: “A key consideration for […]
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