Author: Rhys Duncan

Almost half of lawyers think their firm is too slow on AI uptake
LexisNexis research

Listed legal business RBG to be wound down after failing to appoint administrator
Stock Exchange announcement

Linklaters gives AI exam on English law
Results on the up, but human supervision still required

Criminal trial date set for former Axiom Ince execs
February 2027

Hill Dickinson restricts AI tool access after ‘significant’ usage surge
Firm wants to ensure 'safe and proper' use

Willkie bumps London newly qualified lawyer pay to £170,000
Trainees salaries also up

Linklaters retains 75% of trainees globally
Several rookies heading to different offices around the world

Freshfields’ financials unveiled after firm kept quiet on results
Figures courtesy of Companies House

Founder Rosenblatt reclaims former firm from listed legal business
Follows war of words

Ban for ex-Magic Circle IT worker who sexually abused child
Possessed over 150 indecent images

Debevoise raises London NQ lawyer salaries to £173.1k
Rises up the ladder too

SRA gears up for Post Office prosecutions
Regulator 'hopeful' actions can begin over the summer

Solicitors’ sanctions to remain public for longer
Applies to both firms and lawyers

Trading temporarily suspended for listed legal business RBG
'Uncertainty' over future

City law firm boss questions sustainability of huge lawyer salaries
‘There’s always a reckoning’

Drug dealing duo barred from legal profession
Worked for same law firm

SRA’s top lawyer joins Kingsley Napley, following SQE co-creator
Joins firm's new regulatory advisory business

RPC trainee balances law with indie music career
100k+ streams on Spotify