Shining New Light [caption id="attachment_5155" align="alignleft" width="250"] Stephen Hopwood[/caption] A new pilot scheme means that for the first time journalists will be able to report proceedings in Family courts, a move which has been welcomed by the head of our Family team, Partner Stephen Hopwood. The 12-month pilot covers Leeds, Cardiff and Carlisle and will…

Breach of Contract [caption id="attachment_5314" align="alignleft" width="250"] David Birks[/caption] David Birks is Head of Our Commercial Disputes and Sports Litigation Team. Here, he takes a look at breaches of contract, what they mean and the five questions you need to ask. Contracts form the basis of legal agreements in all areas of life. They do…

Transferring Assets [caption id="attachment_4813" align="alignleft" width="250"] James Towler[/caption] Following a series of instructions to transfer assets from members’ clubs to companies, Head of Corporate and Commercial James Towler takes a look at why this can be a good idea. We have recently been advising on a number of transfers of assets from members’ clubs to…