Robert Spicer

Barrister

Head of chambers, Frederick Place Chambers

Barrister

Head of chambers, Frederick Place Chambers

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Robert Spicer & Polly Lord issue a riposte to the legal industry’s current rush to IT

Robert Spicer & Polly Lord consider the current consequences of law

Torture cannot be justified under any circumstances in civilised society, argues Robert Spicer

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20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims