GEORGE AND TOM PADMORE

Thanks to my new researchers. It is just too busy these days so i have recruited 2 bright young men who can open Champagne bottles without spilling a drop.

MORE REFORMS

Let no one delude themselves into thinking that Jackson is it. There is a rolling programme of changes and next year we will see the extension of budgeting and a radical overhaul of Part 36 .

WHO IS THIS ?

A young male model on his way to appear at London Fashion week was seen reading a ripping yarn.How fantastic is that ? 'Surviving Jackson ' is published by Sun.

THE CASE OF THE YEAR.

The appeal in MITCHELL on budgeting and relief from sanctions , 2 entwined aspects of Jackson reform , is to be heard on November 7th. Thank you to Simon Browne QC for the tip off .

USEFUL PEOPLE TO KNOW.

Well done Zoe Holland for winning the best newcomer award at the Dorchester this week. She recently featured on my list of talent. Also , Andrew Twambley for looking after Z on the evening .

MIKE GOODRIDGE

The sign of a genius clerk is when one phones up asking for a barrister to be available in 4 hours with a fine command of Peruvian unfair dismissal law and to get the answer ' i have 3 available ". Many thanks to the excellent Susan Belgrave  for stepping in and helping out.

USEFUL PEOPLE TO KNOW.

Here is a list of those to whom i refer practitioners in need perhaps of specialist guidance.As ever , i emphasise i have no financial involvement with anyone of them.
DRAFTING CLIENT CARE AND CFAs-Kerry Underwood has vast experience here and i was present when the head of the Supreme Court quoted him with approval.Enough said.
REGULATORY ISSUES-Frank Maher is in a league of his own.
VALUING WIP -Zoe Holland of Zebra is sane and charming.
DUE DILIGENCE - Reuben Glynn has been quietly involved in massive acquisitions.
HEAVY EMPLOYMENT LAW INCLUDING DIFFICULT FOOTBALLERS -Sean Jones QC.
LIABILITY IN INJURY AND PUBLIC LAW-Simon Butler ,9 Gough Square.
BIG INJURY QUANTUM- Stuart Mackechnie , same set.
CHANCERY / COMMERCIAL - Shantanu Majumdar is a stunning senior junior.
COSTS COUNSEL SILKS- Simon Browne QC and Alexander Hutton QC.
COSTS JUNIORS - Dr Mark Friston and the soaring Roger Mallalieu.
MEDICAL RECORDS SORTING AND SHIFTING- Felicity Roberts.
INDEPENDENT ADVICE ON E DISCLOSURE PROCESS - Andrew Haslam [andrew.haslam@allvision.co.uk]
GLOBAL E -DISCLOSURE WISDOM- Chris Dale.
PORTAL ISSUES -David Pilling of Counsel is untouchable.
STRATEGIC ADVICE FOR INJURY FIRMS - Jeff Zindani , my co-author and someone who has a proven track record of real success.