All articles by Jonathan Goldsmith
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OpinionA legal dream involving Reform UK
Commentators point to the emulation of a Trump-like approach following the Reform UK conference. What would possible legal services policies be if a UK Trump were elected?
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OpinionThe more we yell about human rights, the less they mean
Our current political discourse is drenched in the language of human rights.
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OpinionWho polices international arbitration?
Judges and the courts are highly regulated, but this area of work - of such key importance to the UK economy - largely escapes.
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OpinionEverything will change – including training
Of all those lawyers whose education will be disrupted by AI, trainees and junior lawyers are the most affected: their most basic skills are in danger of erosion.
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OpinionAn MoJ AI Action Plan – with gaps
It doesn’t matter whether we are AI enthusiasts or supporters of the ‘Pull-out-the-plugs’ movement (that’s me). With AI coming whether we like it or not, an action plan has to be implemented.
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OpinionLaw Society’s Council – what you should know
Council is part of the behind-the-scenes machinery, along with committees and the staff. Should it be a focus of attention?
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OpinionRingside seat at rule of law boxing match
The rule of law is not an aggressive fighter trained to land knock-out blows. It takes time to be appreciated through its passive qualities of stability and fairness.
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OpinionA superpower based on speaking English
Promotion of UK English language-learning could help support our services sector.
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OpinionCreative tension: lawyers and digital sovereignty
We are reliant on US companies for our digital infrastructure. The threat of potential withdrawal has led to a scramble towards digital sovereignty.
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OpinionSolicitors' starship reaches the final frontier
According to the government, the legal profession is a frontier industry - up there with aerospace, life sciences and AI.
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OpinionHistory may calm lawyers’ nerves
These uncertain and threatening days will eventually be in the past. But we have to live through them now, and take the right decisions in the present.
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OpinionMore caution please, Sir Geoffrey
Generative AI enthusiasts are rushing us too quickly towards its adoption in the law.
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OpinionGodwin’s law and the decline of the international order
An attorney general should never fall foul of the law. But last week it appears that the current postholder did.
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OpinionLet slip the dogs of law
When the international order is breaking down, why are lawyers not more vocal in protest?
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OpinionEU-UK lawyers: common values
At a time of division and polarisation, much unites us as lawyers. The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe Plenary was an occasion to witness such unity.
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OpinionLegal AI zealots and luddites - more balance please
The terms of the debate around legal AI should be changed.
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OpinionHow international aid cuts may affect lawyers
International aid spending safeguards the rule of law, pays for the training of judges and lawyers, and provides legal support for the vulnerable.
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OpinionJustice for growth: the new buzz phrase
Countries have often targeted growth as a top priority. What is new is to see the justice sector used as one of its drivers.
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OpinionImmigration lawyers defending our core values
Lawyers are under attack from powerful forces in a number of democratic countries.