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Roundtable: women in the law
Despite an oft-stated commitment to fairness, the legal profession struggles with gender equality – with costs for all. The Gazette roundtable on Women in the Law asked leading practitioners why.
My legal life: Bryan Finlayson
Partner, Weightmans, Glasgow (dual-qualified in Scottish and English law)
My legal life: Hilary Meredith
CEO and senior partner, Hilary Meredith Solicitors, Cheshire and London
My legal life: William Boyce QC
Barrister, QEB Hollis Whiteman, London
My legal life: Robin Rose
Retired duty solicitor, Davis & Co, Northampton
Assets frozen in conveyancing case
Nitin Khandhia is acting for clients whose funds intended for buying a house never reached the vendors.
Retreat over ‘stop and search’ appeal
Anne McMurdie acted for a man who challenged rules on terror suspects’ access to a solicitor.
Unfair divorce settlement claim in Sharland
Beth Wilkins acted for millionaire Charles Sharland when his ex-wife claimed her original divorce settlement was unfair.
Lush victory over Amazon search
Simon Chapman acted for cosmetics firm Lush in a trademark battle against Amazon.
Lib Dem harassment controversy
Lawrence Davies is acting for two women who claim that former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard sexually harassed them.
