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Patricia Hollings and Nisha Aggarwal in Solicitors Journal commenting on the impact of a short marriage on 'big money' divorces

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:30:23 GMT

Patricia Hollings and Nisha Aggarwal examine the impact of a short marriage on 'big money' divorces and the limitations on a wife’s award when assessing needs.

Mark Stephens in The Economist commenting on the impact of English law on free speech

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:27:49 GMT

Mark Stephens comments on the impact of English law on free speech. Mark says that “libel tourism” is giving way to “libel and privacy cruises”, where people are seeking the most favourable jurisdiction they can find.

Robert Lands on BBC Three Counties Radio commenting on privacy issues

Fri, 09 May 2008 17:22:37 GMT

Robert Lands discussed the case concerning a lady who's family holiday photos were used in adverts by a holiday company without her permission.

Paul Millett in The Lawyer commenting on the FSI partner promotions

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:22:53 GMT

Paul Millett comments on Jacqueline Backhaus, Amanda McNeil and Emily Mailer's recent promotions to partner within FSI. Paul says, "The fact that all three new partners are female is a testament to the inclusive environment which we have fostered at the firm over a number of years."

Mark Stephens in medialawyer.press.net commenting on the willingness of English courts to accept "libel tourism" defamation cases

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:20:17 GMT

Mark Stephens comments on the willingness of English courts to accept "libel tourism" defamation cases to be brought to the High Court by people from outside the United Kingdom, against foreign publishers or newspapers.

Mark Stephens is thanked by client Rachel McKenzie

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:15:20 GMT

The London Archbishop's secretary Rachel McKenzie, who has had the case against her dropped by Transport for London after falling 20p short for her bus fare, thanks her legal advisor Mark Stephens for all his help.

Geoffrey Silman in Retail Week commenting on the sale-and-leaseback trend amongst retailers and grocers

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:55:49 GMT

Geoffrey Silman comments on the sale-and-leaseback trend amongst retailers and grocers in order to expand their portfolios.

Mark Stephens in the Evening Standard commenting on the case of Rachel McKenzie

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:51:07 GMT

Mark Stephens comments on the case of Rachel McKenzie, the secretary of a London archbishop, who is being taken to court for mistakenly being 20p short on a bus.

No Glass Ceiling - Three New Partners at Finers Stephens Innocent

Thu, 01 May 2008 10:21:13 GMT

London law firm, Finers Stephens Innocent (FSI) has announced three new promotions to partnership.
The new partners are Jacqueline Backhaus and Amanda McNeil, respectively the firm’s Heads of Planning and Property Litigation and Emily Mailer, a senior member of the Private Client team, specialising in Wills and Trusts.

Mark Stephens named one of the UK's most powerful lawyers

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 10:04:11 GMT

Mark Stephens is named one of the UK's most powerful lawyers in the TimesOnline's Law 100 2008.

Robert Lands comments on Blogging and its legal responsibilities

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:21:16 GMT

Robert Lands comments on Blogging and its legal responsibilities. Robert explains that, "Blogs are often seen as online diaries but they're bound by the same laws and liabilities as professional journalists."

Mark Stephens discusses 12 libel cases brought by Robert Murat

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 16:14:20 GMT

Mark Stephens was interviewed by the Observer and the Daily Mail, and appeared on BBC Breakfast and the Today Programme this morning, to discuss the 12 libel suits being brought by Robert Murat arising out of the reporting of his Aguido status. Mark pointed out that if successful, this would be the largest single set of claims arising out of a single allegedly defamatory sting.

Robert Lands on Fox News commenting on the copyright infringement case between Shepperton Design Studio and LucasFilm Ltd

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:53:32 GMT

Robert Lands appeared on Fox News commenting on the copyright infringement case between Shepperton Design Studio, who replicated and sold stormtrooper helmets and uniforms, and LucasFilm Ltd. To view the interview please click here.

Alan Kaufman on BBC South West commenting on the Mills-McCartney case

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:39:23 GMT

Alan Kaufman comments on the Mills-McCartney case, as Heather Mills threatens to continue her legal quest to have the whole transcript of her hearing and not just the Judgement, to be made public.

Satisfaction guaranteed - or your money back! FSI advise on sale of Wallgate “customer returns” business to Hitchens retail group

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 13:10:26 GMT

Hitchens Group Plc, the AIM-listed retailer, has acquired Wallgate Services Limited (“Wallgate”), for a total consideration of £8.76 million. The acquisition combines the shops and online retail distribution base of Hitchens with the retail outsourcing services of Wallgate and its online retail subsidiary Best Price Trading Limited. A corporate team at Finers Stephens Innocent, led by partner Sara Wax, advised the sellers of Wallgate on all aspects of the deal.

Mark Stephens in HULIQ.com officiates in the Oxford Price Moot Court Competition

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:27:34 GMT

Mark Stephens was one of the judges officiating in the first Price Moot Court Competition, a global event for law students held at Oxford University at the weekend.

Mark Stephens on charlottesvillenewsplex.tv commenting on the Princess Diana inquest

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:22:56 GMT

Mark Stephens comments on the inquest which has ruled Princess Diana's death as unlawful.

Robert Lands on Sky News commenting on the Star Wars copyright infringement case

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:17:52 GMT

Robert Lands comments on the copyright infringement case between Shepperton Design Studio, who replicated and sold stormtrooper helmets and uniforms, and LucasFilm Ltd.

Mark Stephens in Media Lawyer welcoming the protection of authors and publishers in New York

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:55:28 GMT

Mark Stephens welcomes the move by legislators in New York to protect authors and publishers in the State from the enforcement of foreign defamation judgments.

Mark Stephens in The Daily Telegraph commenting on the cancellation of hundreds of British Airways' flights

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:39:19 GMT

Mark Stephens comments on the cancellation of hundreds of British Airways' flights during the Heathrow Terminal 5 opening.