Roger Smith
Roger Smith, NLJ columnist & former director of JUSTICE. Newlawjournal.co.uk
"The story is compelling & Jon Robins tells it well"
Roger Smith assesses the impact of technology on legal services
Human rights have been a popular talking point in recent times, says Roger Smith
Roger Smith provides an overview of the latest human rights news
Roger Smith looks to the future
Three recent stories underline the meaning of the rule of law in modern constitutions & politics, says Roger Smith
It’s not all doom & gloom for legal aid & human rights lawyers, says Roger Smith
Roger Smith looks at three issues that expose inconsistencies by the Lord Chancellor
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
