Richard Scorer
Head of abuse law
Richard Scorer is head of abuse law & public inquiries at Slater and Gordon (www.slatergordon.co.uk). His team has acted in the IICSA, Grenfell, Manchester Arena and COVID-19 public inquiries.
Head of abuse law
Richard Scorer is head of abuse law & public inquiries at Slater and Gordon (www.slatergordon.co.uk). His team has acted in the IICSA, Grenfell, Manchester Arena and COVID-19 public inquiries.
What emerged from the hearings of the Thirlwall Inquiry & what are its likely final recommendations? Richard Scorer reports on the troubling picture it painted
Righting wrongs: Richard Scorer welcomes the removal of time limits on civil claims for child sexual abuse
"I hope many young lawyers will read it, be inspired by it, and go on to build on Wistrich’s extraordinary achievements"
Public inquiries are most effective when their scrutiny goes below the surface, writes Richard Scorer
Will the findings of the inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing prevent the same mistakes happening in the future? Richard Scorer & Shane Smith assess its conclusions
"This book is an invaluable contribution to the literature in this area by authors with deep subject knowledge."
Can the IICSA final report make a difference? Richard Scorer & Kim Harrison report
Richard Scorer & Kim Harrison examine the work done & challenges faced by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Flint Bishop—Charlotte Harris
Sheffield expansion continues with appointment of commercial property partner
Browne Jacobson—Paul Duggan
Browne Jacobson strengthens banking and finance practice with latest partner appointment Paul Duggan
Ward Hadaway—Chris Piggott
Employment partner joins Ward Hadaway
NEWS
Mr Justice Nicklin’s decision to order costs on an indemnity basis may be a ‘significant win’ but it’s still ‘far from game, set and match’ for Associated Newspapers, a former costs judge has said
The Law Society RFC Festival of Sport returns next month, bringing together legal and financial services professionals for one of the sector’s largest annual sporting events
Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
Can a meticulously maintained spreadsheet turn a couple’s informal financial arrangements into legally enforceable obligations?
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