Simpson Millar Announces Major Family Law Hire
The law firm, Simpson Millar has announced the appointment of David Lister as its new National Head of Family Law in a move that will ‘significantly strengthen’ its private client offering across the country. The appointment represents a real coup for Simpson Millar, as Lister joins from one of the UK’s largest full-service firms which […]
Family Courts Encouraged To Cooperate With Reporters
Family courts have been encouraged to cooperate with reporters in a bid to become more transparent. Sir Andrew McFarlane, head of the Family Division, has released his final guidance on how courts should deal with applications from reporters wishing to report on family cases. “Courts should be astute to assist reporters seeking to attend a hearing, […]
Support Needed For Family Professionals Undergoing Fertility Treatment
In the wake of National Fertility Week, a recent survey revealed that just two in five UK employees said they felt supported by their managers when experiencing fertility problems or undergoing fertility treatment. In the poll of 4,000 UK employees, of approximately 1,000 staff who had endured fertility issues, 51% said they needed to take […]
