Allen & Overy profit soared past £1bn before merger with Shearman July 12, 2024 Allen & Overy profit before tax jumped nearly 20 per cent to £1bn before the merger with US firm Shearman & Sterling
Fieldfisher reports double-digit revenue growth as European offices thrive July 3, 2024 Fieldfisher's annual revenue surged by 10 per cent to £352m following strong performances at its European offices, the law firm said today.
I’m a Black, lesbian lawyer. Trust me, embracing intersectionality in the workplace is vital June 28, 2024 Embracing intersectionality is not only the right thing, it's crucial to help people thrive in the workplace, writes Jacqui Rhule-Dagher.
City law firms fight for the best London office space with ESG at the forefront June 7, 2024 London’s legal sector has over 12m sq ft of lease expiring between now and the end of 2030, as law firms are set to compete for the best of the City offices
The case for the defence of barristers’ wigs May 22, 2024 Barristers’ wigs are the latest front in the war on the eccentricity and traditions that make this country unique, says James Price “What do ties matter, Jeeves, at a time like this?” asks Bertie Wooster during one of his many misadventures. Jeeves, as omniscient and fundamentally right about everything as ever, replies, quite correctly: “There [...]
Square Mile and Me: JMW Solicitors London boss John Andrews on making it in law May 16, 2024 John Andrews, head of London at JMW Solicitors, takes us through his career, from memorable lunches to his football heroes.
Court delays return as emergency measures are deployed to stem prison overcrowding May 15, 2024 The legal sector was thrown into a state of chaos and confusion this morning after the government deployed emergency measures to delay court cases in response to prison and police cell overcrowding.
US law firm ups starting salaries in London to a whopping £180,000 May 10, 2024 The US firm's decision to hike its pay for newly qualified London lawyers now makes it one of the highest paying firms in the City.
Labour’s workers’ rights plans could face ‘significant’ changes, lawyers warn May 4, 2024 Labour’s promised reforms to workers rights could face “significant changes” before taking effect, employment lawyers have warned.
Magic circle law firm Freshfields ups NQ salary to £150,000 May 3, 2024 As the salary war in the legal market battles on, magic circle law firm Freshfields has just increased its NQ lawyers' salaries to £150,000