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01 November 2024
Issue: 8092 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Pro Bono , International , Arbitration , International justice
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NLJ this week: All about Pro Bono Week, 4–8 November

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NLJ celebrates the best of pro bono this week, with a trio of articles

First, Yasmin Batliwala, CEO of Advocates for International Development, explains the incredible work A4ID carries out around the globe, often with a truly transformational impact.

Second, Claudia Salomon, president of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, explores the link between access to justice and economic prosperity, highlighting the work of the court.

Third, the Pro Bono Week 2024 organising committee sets out some of the themes and events occurring during the week, 4–8 November.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

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

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

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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