UK Civil & Commercial Mediation

Richard Buxton, a seasoned legal professional with over five decades of experience, delves into the transformative power of civil and commercial mediation, shedding light on its role in resolving disputes and shaping the future of conflict resolution.

Do I Need a Divorce Attorney in New York?

Patricia Fersch, a seasoned practitioner in matrimonial and family law with three decades of experience in New York City, offers invaluable perspectives on divorce proceedings. In this interview, she delves into crucial considerations such as the necessity of legal representation, types of divorce in New York, the divorce process timeline, mediation as an option, child […]

When Lawyers go Agile

HEUKING is one of the largest law firms in Germany, with more than 400 lawyers in eight major cities. Martin is the firm’s co-head for the Public Sector and Public Procurement practice group. During his career, he has been involved in many landmark infrastructure projects in Germany. His Hamburg-based team of ten includes professionals specialised […]

Protecting Your Ideas: IP in Texas

Intellectual Property Infringement Matters and Disputes – An Interview with Darin M. Klemchuk Can you tell us what intellectual property (IP) litigation covers, what type of intellectual property infringement matters and disputes you handle, where your clients are from and what sectors they operate in?  The “big five” of intellectual property law are patents, trademarks, copyright, […]

Wealth Management | Financial Planning in Dubai

For wealthy individuals, geopolitical uncertainty can create a demand to relocate. Many of the world’s high-net-worth individuals have chosen the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as a private wealth hub due to its favourable tax system. Do tax considerations therefore apply to UAE residents? Kim Lacombe and Frédéric Cuguen from CW Partners Tax considerations in the […]

Gibraltar Insurance – The Jurisdiction of Choice

Insurance & Reinsurance Regulation in Gibraltar – An Interview with Christian Caetano, Partner at ISOLAS LLP Christian, what makes Gibraltar so attractive for companies operating in the financial services sector, particularly banking and insurance (writing over £7 billion of insurance premiums in 2022)? Gibraltar is widely regarded as an innovative, yet robustly regulated, financial centre of […]

Mediation in Texas

An Interview with Brian Robison: Business-Litigation and Mediation in Texas One of the most interesting developments in commercial litigation is the way a new generation of mediators is using creative and business-minded approaches to resolving conflict. One of those taking a new approach to mediation is Brian Robison, a partner in Texas-based law firm Brown […]

Florida Copyright Protection

Navigating Copyright in a Digital Age: Insights from Augusto Perera, ESQ   Many companies are confused by the different types of copyright protection and what kinds of creations and materials it can apply to. What is copyright, what can be protected, and what can’t be protected in Florida and Nationwide? Copyright protection exists in original works […]

Defending Sexual Assault Allegations

False accusations bring lasting devastation: Inside the world of criminal defence. An Interview with Marcus Johnstone This week, Lawyer Monthly had the opportunity to talk with Marcus Johnstone, a UK criminal defence solicitor with over 20 years of experience. Marcus started off as a senior lecturer in law and politics but in his heart, he […]

Two years since the Ukraine-Russia war began

It has been two years since the first Russian invasion into Ukraine and the fighting continues with no end in sight. With both Ukraine and Russia continuing their battle and urging for more weaponry, the negotiations have reached a worrying stalemate.

What counts as ‘Illegal Immigration’?

Those who leave their home countries often do so to escape from war, violence and the threat of persecution. In the year ending June 2023, there were 52,530 irregular migrants detected entering the UK…

The Farmers’ Protest

The protesting is spreading across Europe as Belgian farmers joined at the border blocking roads to the Zeebrugge container port for a second day. Reports that Spanish and Italian farmers were also demonstrating this week too.