With ongoing controversy surrounding the SFO's conduct in the Libor trials - particularly around the use of an expert witness that turned out to be texting individuals outside the court to clarify basic points - below noted legal commentator Dominic Carman delves deep into the matter. The Court of Appeal have raised serious concerns about […]
Mr Richard Scott-Watson, Orthopaedic Expert Witness since 1990, having completed over 22000 reports. As well as his Orthopaedic qualifications, he holds the DDAM (Disability qualification) and CUEW (Expert Witness qualification). We have to opportunity to catch up with Richard, who speaks on how road traffic accidents could be reduced via technology, and why agencies can […]
After many years of Trust and Estate Litigation and Family Law Property Litigation, Warwick Gilbertson developed an interest in not just pulling entities apart, but also in putting them together. From 2007 onwards, he worked in the area of Estate Planning, Trusts and Succession. After studying for his law degree through the University of Tasmania […]
Jeff Cone has assisted a wide variety of law firms and clients, including national and international law firms and clients; as founder of the Cone Consulting Group in Portland, Oregon, Jeff speaks to us about forensic accounting and why attorneys should seek out a forensic accountant. As a CPA why have you focused on […]
Michael Brindle QC has a vast amount of experience in a range of legal areas. He is often described as a “first-class advocate who has stunning legal insight” with an “Unparalleled knowledge of banking law”, is highly regarded in the commercial market, as well in fraud and civil law. With an unprecedented amount of knowledge and […]
Finance Monthly speaks to lawyer Rona Kapsi about trends within Maritime Law. What’s your general opinion on the current position of vessel financing environment realized since 2008? The maritime sector is one of the sectors affected by the global crisis after 2008. The global crisis started a chain reaction causing a constriction in trade, […]
In the years you have been practicing, how have you seen the international trade scene evolve? Free-trade agreements shape significantly the international trade landscape for the last couple decades. With the majority of countries involved in bilateral and multilateral trade agreements, e.g. ASEAN Free Trade Area, NAFTA, EEA, APEC that are still functioning nowadays, tariffs […]
When computers started to be used seriously in business, I was asked whether actuaries would become redundant, as computers can calculate numbers a lot more cheaply. But it was true then, and now, that actuaries earn their keep by ensuring that the right numbers are being calculated. This fact underlies my work as an expert, […]
From housing and estate planning to employment and diversity, 2017 has been packed with regulatory updates and legislative changes across the UK. Despite Brexit falling through the fingers of government officials, and the Autumn budget bringing into light few new measures, the end of year has still managed to see triumph in the development of […]
The food delivery app Deliveroo has successfully bucked the recent trend in the gig economy establishing workers' employment status, after winning a landmark decision against its own riders. However, Cécile de Lagarde, Assistant Solicitor at Hunters Solicitors, explains to Lawyer Monthly why she believes this is not the end of the matter. The Independent Workers […]
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