If you’re lucky enough to still be a student like me, then chances are that your Easter break has just begun – yay! As a lover of lists, here are my suggestions for items to add to your to-do list this holiday.

What impact will the recent changes to the taxation of foreign domiciliaries have on the UK economy?

Litigation funding: the future of commercial disputes or an inappropriate form of disputes financing?

As Parliament prepares itself for a special sitting to decide the future of Brexit next Saturday 19 October, and leaked phone calls report German Chancellor Angela Merkel saying “nein” to the current Johnson deal, cast your minds towards the business world which has faced as much turbulence as the political one recently. 

Thomas Cromwell, a lawyer by profession, worked as a statesman for King Henry VIII, holding various positions over a decade-long career. Most notably, his role involved giving legal effect to Henry’s wishes and declarations. His contribution to the English Reformation was considerable, allowing the king to break away from Rome’s papal authority by drafting the legal reforms.

In this LCN Says, we speak to Tim Baines from Mayer Brown International LLP about life as a partner in the firm’s environmental team. Read on to find out how regulatory changes are impacting environmental strategies, Tim’s advice for aspiring environmental lawyers and lots more insights.

How long are legal qualifications valid for? Once I graduate with my law degree, how long do I have to qualify as a solicitor/barrister before it expires?

What needs to be proved so that a claim for the recovery of staff time can succeed in litigation?