Court Extends Application Of Hadkinson Orders

The recent case of HR v DS [2019] EWHC 2425 (Fam) appears to have extended the availability of the Hadkinson order in the family court. The basics of a Hadkinson order application A Hadkinson order prevents a party pursuing an aspect of their case, or their case at all, unless they remedy their continuing and […]

Happy Valentine’s Day – The Romance Scammers Are Lurking!

Happy Valentine’s Day – The Romance Scammers Are Lurking!

Despite the law aiming to protect the vulnerable from becoming victims of fraud, myriad loopholes still allow criminal elements to prey and exploit those unable to protect themselves and those looking to satisfy one of our most primal urges – finding love. In recent years, predatory marriages are still prospering from outdated legal systems and […]

Magic Circle Law Firm Reveals High Retention In Qualifying Trainees

Magic Circle Law Firm Reveals High Retention In Qualifying Trainees

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s head count keeps growing as they retain nearly all of their qualifying trainees for Spring 2020. Founded back in 1743, the firm has confirmed it will retain 90 per cent of its newly qualified talent by making offers to 36 out its 39 qualifiers. Legal Cheek said that: “Freshfields became the first […]