Guardianship case remitted for rehearing after judge’s approach found to be ‘flawed’
Appeal judges at the High Court found that a judge at the East London family court’s “approach was flawed” after guardianship was awarded to a child’s foster carer without establishing if the threshold for permanent removal from the child’s family had been met. In a Court of Appeal (Civil Division) judgment in Re E (A […]
Law Society shares guidance for solicitors practising in England and Wales
The Law Society of England and Wales has published new guidance to help solicitors practising in England and Wales apply the correct laws as devolved legislation evolves. Although both areas operate within a single legal jurisdiction, the body of Welsh legislation has grown significantly across devolved areas. The new Law Society practice note, Differences in English and Welsh […]
Firm news: trainees embark on legal careers with TWM and Napthens
TWM Solicitors and Napthens have welcomed new intakes of trainees starting out in their legal careers. At TWM Solicitors, Abigail Stark, Charlie Behan, Ella Dhillon, Imogen Barton, Melissa Parker and Olivia Beks (pictured) are all taking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route to qualification. TWM said the firm places great emphasis on nurturing the next […]