Alec Samuels

Alec Samuels

Barrister,

Alec Samuels is a barrister

Articles

Simplifying adoption laws
Solicitors Journal

Simplifying adoption laws

With a growing number of would-be adopters and children in care, should adoption laws be simplified to make the process easier, asks Alec Samuels
The new scheme for foreign national prisoners: vigilance is key'
Solicitors Journal

The new scheme for foreign national prisoners: vigilance is key'

TERS will reduce the caseload of the Parole Board and the cost of handling such cases, but it is in its early stages and practitioners should be prepared to start judicial review proceedings where they feel the secretary of state has acted unlawfully, says Patrick Hassan-Morlai
The protection available to holidaymakers needs clarifying
Solicitors Journal

The protection available to holidaymakers needs clarifying

The rise in consumers choosing to book their own travel and accommodation rather than take up package deals has increased the pressure on the EU and the UK government to reform 'the law on consumer protection, says Alec Samuels
When to apply for a debt relief order
Solicitors Journal

When to apply for a debt relief order

Alec Samuels explains who qualifies for the order, the process of applying for one 'and how creditors are protected from unscrupulous behaviour
Not having a risk register isn't a risk worth taking
Solicitors Journal

Not having a risk register isn't a risk worth taking

Firms should regard the new requirement to have a risk register and a compliance plan as an opportunity to improve efficiencies, however unclear the SRA's regulatory expectations are, says Stuart Bushell
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