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Nicholas Dobson

Consultant
Nicholas Dobson writes (among other things) on local government, public law and governance. Newlawjournal.co.uk
Consultant
Nicholas Dobson writes (among other things) on local government, public law and governance. Newlawjournal.co.uk
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Dr Nicholas Dobson treads carefully on the issue of trespass, standards & public interest

Dr Nicholas Dobson reports on favouritism & local authority decisions

Unpopular but not unlawful. Nicholas Dobson gives the court’s verdict on the hike in child care court fees

Injunction or ASBO? A council’s dilemma, by Nicholas Dobson

Who pays—health or social services? asks Nicholas Dobson

Post Redcar, councillors have a broader remit to behave politically, says Nicholas Dobson

Nicholas Dobson examines the courts' approach to rationality and public authority decision making

Lewis provides guidance on bias and predetermination in elections purdah, says Nicholas Dobson

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Burgess Mee—Victoria Sterritt

Family law boutique expands London team with legal director hire

Ward Hadaway—Mike Gore

Ward Hadaway—Mike Gore

Firm enhances advisory capability with strategic risk specialist hire

Stewarts—Alexandra Lyons

Stewarts—Alexandra Lyons

Insurance and reinsurance specialist joins policyholder disputes practice as partner

NEWS
Some employment law controversies never disappear—they merely lie dormant
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming legal practice, but its successful adoption depends as much on culture as technology
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The Supreme Court’s decision in Dillon highlights a central tension in modern public law: rights may be recognised without being fully realised
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