Amanda Illing and Linda McGivern explain the process behind hiring an Office Assistant and how to apply via our website.

Martyn Griffiths considers the scope of and approach to the proportionality test in costs assessments in the light of two significant decisions. He addresses what the guidance in those authorities means for costs practitioners and litigators more generally, and considers the scope for future developments in this area

Hardwicke barristers Brie Stevens-Hoare, Carl Brewin, Emma Hynes and Cameron Stock all discuss LGBT+ History and the effect it has had on them.

A podcast in which Daniel Gatty and Priya Gopal discuss the law regarding freehold and leasehold ownership of airspace above and subsoil below land and buildings.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our third six pupils about how their first few weeks in chambers has been, what training they have received and their recent work including court appearances.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our twelve month pupils, Rob and Michael, about how they have found their first few weeks in chambers, the type of work they have undertaken, and whether it has lived up to their expectations!

On 1 April 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enacted new rules that substantially expanded the jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Whereas previously it was limited to awarding complainants redress of £150k, that figure is now £350k. In addition, the categories of eligible complainant will now include not only individuals and ‘micro enterprises’ but also SMEs (small to medium enterprises) whose turnover is below £6.5m and who have either less than 50 employees or a balance sheet total of less than £5m.

This podcast by James Hall and Tom Bell covers:

• an explanation of the new rules,

• the practical impact of the changes,

• areas of contention,

• recent developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

By listening to this podcast, you will gain:

• an understanding of the FOS’s new jurisdiction,

• an appreciation of the new rules’ practical significance and impact on your clients.