Dr Jon Robins
In the first of an exclusive NLJ online series on legal aid post-LASPO, Jon Robins considers the Low alternatives to “indiscriminate” cost cutting
Jon Robins observes the fallout from the recent legal aid protests
National Pro Bono Week highlighted the need for urgent action, says Jon Robins
The Law Society is feeling the heat, notes Jon Robins
Jon Robins takes little solace from the government’s recent U-turn on legal aid reform
Jon Robins turns the spotlight on the conclusions & recommendations of the long awaited LETR
Jon Robins questions the mandatory telephone gateway
Will the government listen to legal campaigners' protests, asks Jon Robins
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
Joelson—Jennifer Mansoor
West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
JMW—Belinda Brooke
Employment and people solutions offering boosted by partner hire
The Court of Appeal has slammed the brakes on claimants trying to swap defendants after limitation has expired. In Adcamp LLP v Office Properties and BDB Pitmans v Lee [2026] EWCA Civ 50, it overturned High Court rulings that had allowed substitutions under s 35(6)(b) of the Limitation Act 1980, reports Sarah Crowther of DAC Beachcroft in this week's NLJ
