Jonathan Smithers

Partner, CooperBurnett

17 Dec 2015

Is the Law Society hiding the truth about Veyo?

An open letter to Law Society president Jonathan Smithers and chief executive Catherine Dixon

3 Dec 2015

The Law Society decides against further Veyo investment

Joint-venture to be wound up as Chancery Lane admits its plans were overly ambitious

30 Nov 2015

Law Society opposes restrictions on use of in-house advocates

Solicitors can provide high-quality advocacy for clients, says the Law Society

26 Nov 2015

Limitation of Â£5,000 PI claims 'totally unacceptable', says Law Society

Government proposals 'completely undermine the right of ordinary citizens to receive full and proper compensation'

24 Nov 2015

Banging the legal aid, human rights, and diversity drums

Law Society president Jonathan Smithers talks to John van der Luit-Drummond about firefighting some of the most difficult issues Chancery Lane has ever had to face

20 Nov 2015

'Grossly disproportionate' criminal courts charge must be abolished, say MPs

Grayling's money maker has created a perverse incentive for defendants to plead guilty

17 Nov 2015

No fool's gold in Manchester

Mary Nowell shares her thoughts on the North West legal marketplace where business is booming for property lawyers

13 Nov 2015

Law Society president calls for parley between MoJ and criminal solicitors

An independent review into the 'flawed' legal aid duty contract procurement process more cost effective than mass litigation, says Jonathan Smithers

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