Riding the Wave: The anticipation of a new wave of pandemic-related claims
Lawyers predict an increase in pandemic-related litigation claims over the next two years, a report finds.
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April 19, 2022
Old but Gold: UK law firms rethink ageism
UK city law firms that have previously driven out partners in their fifties are now encouraging high-performing solicitors to stay by adapting their centuries-old remuneration models to mimic US-style merit-based pay.
April 7, 2022
The Russian Commercial Reaction: UK law firms’ response to the war in Ukraine
Amidst the invasion of Ukraine, top law firms take action regarding their own work that is currently linked to Russia.
March 22, 2022
Gunning for Crypto: Law firm Gunnercooke to accept crypto payments
Gunnercooke has become the first law firm in the UK to accept cryptocurrency as payment for legal services.
March 11, 2022
Fortress Russia: How Russia is set to defend against Western sanctions
Russia has spent much of the last decade preparing its economy to survive the next wave of sanctions, due to be some of the largest in modern history.
March 5, 2022
Russia Sanctioned: How sanctions will impact private client work in the UK
The UK and its allies have imposed severe sanctions on Russia and entities associated with it after its President, Vladimir Putin, launched an invasion of Ukraine on 25 February 2022.
March 3, 2022
Welsh Work Week: Government urged to trial four-day week in public sector
Sophie Howe, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, has called for the Welsh Government to trial a four-day working week in the public sector to inspire private businesses to adopt similar policies.
February 21, 2022
Associates Abandon Ship: London law firms struggle to fill vacancies
London law firms are currently facing a shortage of talent for associate-level positions as demand for legal services and lawyer turnover increases.
January 28, 2022
What you need to know about… Burness Paull
The 2012 merger between Burness and Paull & Williamsons brought about the formation of Burness Paull, which has since grown to become a leading Scottish commercial law firm. From its offices in each of Scotland’s three largest cities, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, Burness Paull serves clients in eighty jurisdictions. The firm has a yearly trainee intake of around 30 across its three offices. Specialising in 10 core practice areas including corporate M&A, commercial property and dispute resolution, and with expertise in ten key industry sectors, Burness Paull’s client offering is full service, expert and international.
December 10, 2021
What you need to know about… Freshfields
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer was formed by the 2000 merger between UK-based Freshfields, Germany-based Deringer, Tessin, Herrmann, & Sedemund and Germany-and-Austria-based Bruckhaus, Westrick, Heller, Löber. The firm is amongst the oldest law firms in the world and is also one of the largest and most prestigious international law firms. With 28 offices that span across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, Freshfields offers 80 training contracts each year with opportunities for international and client secondments.
December 10, 2021