This piece was written as the Government's early release scheme faced fresh scrutiny. On 23 July, the Prime Minister confirmed the scheme - due to start in September - would be paused for further review. The issues below remain highly relevant for defence solicitors...
For most of a career in criminal defence, the generalist has been the default. You take the duty rota call, whatever it brings - a shoplifting matter on Monday, an ABH on Tuesday, a multi-handed conspiracy by Friday. That breadth has always been part of the job's...
As artificial intelligence continues to transform industries around the world, many young professionals are understandably asking an important question: Will AI take my job? The legal sector is often highlighted as one of the professions facing significant change....
In criminal law, technical knowledge matters - but trust is what truly defines an effective solicitor-client relationship. Clients rarely come to a criminal solicitor during a calm or stable period in their lives. They may be under arrest, facing allegations that...
Mental Health Awareness Week is an important reminder that mental wellbeing is not a luxury — it is essential. For criminal defence lawyers, the conversation is especially important. Few professions carry the same emotional weight, relentless pressure, and...
Speaking to Robert Gregory, CLSA Committee Member and Consultant Solicitor at Bishop & Light in East Sussex, we learn which 5 cases have shaped his career in a number of ways. From the most challenging, through to the most memorable... What is the earliest case...