Roger Smith
NLJ columnist
Roger Smith, NLJ columnist & former director of JUSTICE. Newlawjournal.co.uk
In the third instalment of this series, Roger Smith tackles access to justice, the courts & the slow march of digitalisation
In a second special update on the justice system, Roger Smith turns his attention to technology, private practice & low income clients
In the first of a three-part series, Roger Smith explores the current & future state of the access to justice sector
Roger Smith believes the devil is in the detail for delivering online courts & justice
With smaller firms still dragging their feet when it comes to new technology, Roger Smith provides a word of warning: keep looking over your shoulder
Roger Smith questions why the triage process, vital for the success of the online court modernisation programme, has gone AWOL
Despite the efforts underway to bring the courts into the 21st century, a wider audit may still be required, says Roger Smith
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Anthony Collins—20 promotions
20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins
Sidley—Elaine Whiteford
Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London
Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa
Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing
NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
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
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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