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Deloitte launches first-of-its-kind SQE training contract
Accountancy leader Deloitte has devised a three-year training contract which aligns with the requirement of the hotly-anticipated solicitors qualification examination (SQE) which is due to launch in the autumn of …
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Lex 100 Law Fairs 2019
Look out for us at the following law fairs this autumn and be sure to stop by, say hello and pick up a brand-spanking, shiny (and brightly-coloured) new copy of …
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Friday Rundown
A rundown of this week’s top news stories. Boris Johnson seeking legal advice for secret plan to shut down Parliament and force Brexit through [via Politics Home] Pound falls as …
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Bird & Bird and Clyde & Co boost NQ salaries
Salaries for newly-qualified (NQ) solicitors at Bird & Bird have increased by 15%. The firm is offering associates £71,000 a year, £9,000 more than the previous rate of £62,000. First …
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Friday Rundown
The rundown of this week’s top news stories. 1. Brexit Secretary signs order to scrap 1972 Brussels ACT – ending all EU law in the UK [OGV.UK] 2. Greene King …
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In-house: Trustpilot bags former Skyscanner legal chief as Gowling scores sole Commonwealth Games mandate
Adding to recent high-profile in-house appointments, former Skyscanner legal chief Carolyn Jameson (pictured) has been appointed chief legal and policy officer at consumer review website Trustpilot, while Gowling WLG has …
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Dealwatch: Paul Hastings and Slaughters react on nuclear sale as Magic Circle duo imbibes Greene King takeover
August has proved to be active with big-ticket deals prompting inbound investment to the UK with the disposal of John Wood Group’s nuclear business to US-based Jacobs Engineering Group, as …
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Kennedys looks to ensure next stage of growth with first managing partner
Kennedys has appointed its first global managing partner following a sustained period of growth which has seen turnover increase 70% in the last five years on the back of expansion …
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Trainee pay increases to £55,000 at Weil
The London office of Weil, Gotshal & Manges has announced that trainees will receive a pay increase of up to 10%. First year trainees will now earn £50,000, up 9% …
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Revolving doors: Expansive Goodwin makes another City tech play as Dechert and Quinn hire further afield
Following a string of hires to expand its London office this year, Goodwin Procter has again added to its City technology and life sciences practice with the hire of partner …
