Roger Smith
Roger Smith, NLJ columnist & former director of JUSTICE. Newlawjournal.co.uk
Back Page Reviews
Roger Smith on a series of celebrations all round
Roger Smith on a mixed response to the proposition of extending human rights
Roger Smith salutes two judicial superstars with impeccable human rights credentials
Roger Smith predicts an end to civil legal aid (and history) as we know it
Roger Smith assesses civil justice reform at home and abroad
Roger Smith reflects on the chill factors affecting access to justice, civil liberties and human rights
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
