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‘What sort of profession do we want to have?’ – young Black lawyers on diversity, inclusion, and what needs to be done
28 October 2024
‘There’s lawyers all over the world. The question isn’t whether or not Black people can be lawyers. The question is, what is it about England and Wales that means that …
Smaller footprint, bigger ambition: A&O and Hogan Lovells office cuts underline global pressure on profits
21 October 2024
As firms grapple with what it means to be global, while also managing intense pressure on costs, the question of whether less profitable international offices are still a justifiable expense …
More than 20 of Latham & Watkins’ equity partners have made it into the elite firm’s ‘super points’ band, which is intended to better reward star performers by allowing them …
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‘Private credit are the new banks’: Proskauer’s new hires on the US firm’s ambitious finance push
14 October 2024
Speak to almost any major firm active in the finance space and you’ll hear about private credit. The industry matured as banking regulations tightened in the wake of the 2008 …
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‘Thoughtful about where and how we grow’ – Latham sets out stall for City litigation push
10 October 2024
While its London transactional credentials are undeniable, it is fair to say that Latham & Watkins has not to date boasted a similarly heavy-duty reputation on the contentious front. However, the firm …
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The Law Commission has a pioneering role in ensuring law reform in the United Kingdom
27 August 2024
In the latest instalment of our student blog, returning blogger Malcolm Glover delves into the current and future role of the Law Commission. The Law Commission was founded in 1965 …
The Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards
18 March 2024
The north’s finest were out in force last week for the second-ever Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards. This year the awards were held in Leeds – handily timed to co-ordinate …
‘Forever Chemicals’ and the role of corporate accountability in protecting the environment and ourselves
26 February 2024
In the latest instalment of the Future Lawyers blog, Katie O’Brien, law and Spanish student at the University of Strathclyde looks into PFAS and how we can reduce their impact …
Which factors should I consider when choosing a law firm?
20 February 2024
Despite having the common goal of qualifying as a solicitor, everyone will have slightly different priorities when choosing where to do their training contract. Whether your aim is to …
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‘You’d be a brave innovator to ignore the UK’ – why patent work is booming in the post-Brexit UK life sciences market
13 February 2024
Marie Johansen Nordland talks to leading London lawyers about patent trends in the life sciences sector. Buzz about blockbuster drug developments, expiring patents and the launch of the European Union’s …