Editor, Solicitors Journal

Expert Witness Supplement Summer 2016

21 Jun 2016News

By Jean-Yves Gilg

SJ's dedicated expert witness supplement is now available to view online

SJ's dedicated expert witness supplement is now available to view online

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Latest Articles

Improving the coroner service in England

The coroner service in England and Wales faces significant issues that demand immediate attention and reform

The legal issues surrounding shadow directors and the Matt Haycox case

Matt Haycox’s legal troubles shed light on shadow directorship, director disqualification and cross-border asset disputes.

Windrush compensation scheme failing claimants

The Windrush Compensation Scheme currently excludes legal assistance which severely affects claimants' compensation outcomes and experiences

Appellant denied appeal over fairness claims

Asim Mujeeb's recent application for an appeal against the DVSA ruling was denied due to insufficient claims

The future of children in the family justice system: the NAO audit

Rachel Fisher, a Partner at Stowe Family Law, shares her thoughts on the latest National Audit Office report

Employment tribunal backlog grows alarmingly

The increasing employment tribunal backlog is creating significant delays for both employees and businesses seeking justice

High Court ruling influences insurance duties

A recent High Court decision in the AmTrust v MDIS case underlines complexities in insurance liabilities and responsibilities involved in underwriting practices

High Court rules on social worker's suspension

The High Court upheld the suspension of social worker Adelaide Arkorful, emphasising public safety over individual grievances

A crisis of trust: the Legal Aid Agency cyber breach and the reputation of justice

A major data breach tests the legal sector’s credibility, ethics and duty to safeguard client trust.

DLA Piper guides Poundland acquisition deal

DLA Piper advises Gordon Brothers on acquiring Poundland and providing financing for its restructuring strategy

Inquest reveals failures surrounding Alex Eastwood's death

An inquest into the death of kickboxing champion Alex Eastwood uncovers critical safety and regulatory failures

Shaping the future of litigation funding: the Civil Justice Council’s vision for reform

Emma Carr and Louise Macdonald from Gowling WLG discuss the reforms set out in the Civil Justice Council’s final report

The Office for Student’s push to address the unfair treatment of students

In this article, Savanna Ogunbo, a Solicitor at Bevan Brittan, discusses the consultation issued by the Office for Students to address the unfair treatment of students

High Court trial on Shell oil spills

The trial regarding the alleged inadequate clean-up of oil spills by Shell in Nigeria is concluding next week

Inquest reveals failings in mental health care

An inquest has determined that 39-year-old Louise Elizabeth Amy Crane’s suicide at Highgate Mental Health Centre was significantly influenced by substantial failures in care by the North London NHS Foundation Trust

SJ Interview: Jinal Shah

For the June 2025 volume Jinal Shah of BCLP speaks to the Solicitors Journal

The EU/UK relationship ‘reset’: what is the impact on trade?

Daniel Martin shares his thoughts on the EU/UK reset