As we fast approach the grim one year anniversary of the descent into the global pandemic, it is uncontroversial to say that working practices have been turned on their head.

Working from home was the exception and far from the norm. Until April 2020, hearings took place in court buildings complete with security guards, flimsy plastic water cups and for the most part, a long wait before your case would finally be called on. Seldom did the court rely on technology for parties or witnesses to attend hearings – the starting point was naturally 'in person attendance'.