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SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024

SJ Interview: Human trafficking and modern slavery

A prominent barrister in the UK, Parosha Chandran is widely recognised as the leading authority on anti-slavery and human trafficking.

SJ Interview: Jamie Goldsmith KC

Jamie Goldsmith KC is a barrister and founder of Pro Bono Connect, a network that matches pro bono barristers and solicitors. He talks to Solicitors Journal about his latest venture, the launch of the UK’s first pro bono litigation support service

SJ Interview: Hannah Ambrose

Hannah Ambrose is an international arbitration partner at Herbert Smith Freehills. She talks to Solicitors Journal about her practice and the Law Commission's recent proposals to update the Arbitration Act 1996

SJ Interview: Elaine Walker

Elaine Walker tells Solicitors Journal what being a senior leader at a claims solicitor firm involves, why her sector is maligned by many and what she thinks the future of financial mis-selling scandals might be

SJ Interview: James Libson

James Libson, Mishcon de Reya’s managing partner

SJ interview: Adrian Chopin

Adrian Chopin is co-founder and managing director of litigation funder Bench Walk Advisors. He tells David Vascott about the firm's funding model and how it's staying ahead of its rivals

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.