Author: Thomas Connelly

Solicitors’ charity launches £1 million coronavirus hardship fund

SBA to help lawyers in serious financial difficulty

Apr 20 2020 10:34am

Pro bono group pits solicitors against barristers in ‘virtual fitness challenge’

Raising funds for charities impacted by COVID-19 in the process

Apr 17 2020 10:56am

Norton Rose Fulbright’s four-day week plans get green light

COVID-19 latest: Eligible staff vote in favour of move that will see some work fewer hours for less pay

Apr 15 2020 1:18pm

Inns of Court to launch emergency relief fund for junior barristers

Wealthy foursome will also 'relieve hardship' on chambers' rental obligations

Apr 14 2020 11:09am

City law firms introduce belt-tightening measures in wake of COVID-19

Furloughs, pay cuts and partner profit deferrals

Apr 9 2020 12:11pm

Eversheds Sutherland launches chatroom app to combat lawyer loneliness during lockdown

Open House features range of discussion areas including wellbeing, hobbies and kidzone

Apr 8 2020 10:43am

Top City firms freeze junior lawyer pay in response to virus pandemic

HSF, Freshfields and A&O among outfits to introduce belt-tightening measures

Apr 8 2020 9:23am

Magic circle firms reveal gender pay gap results

As government confirms reporting requirements scrapped in light of COVID-19 outbreak

Apr 7 2020 12:02pm

Open University law student wins battle against police over car seizure

Officers failed to comply with regulations, investigation finds

Apr 6 2020 12:00pm

London’s Ely Place Chambers to close after 20 years

Some barristers mull launching 'virtual' set

Apr 3 2020 3:19pm

30% of pupillage places in limbo, COVID-19 survey finds

Barrister hopefuls face anxious wait

Apr 3 2020 10:34am

Norton Rose Fulbright asks lawyers to work four-day week in response to virus crisis

Global giant adopted similar measures during 2008-9 financial crisis

Apr 2 2020 7:55pm

Former Attorney General records children’s bedtime story while in lockdown

Soothe your little ones to sleep with the distinctive dulcet tones of Geoffrey Cox QC

Apr 2 2020 12:06pm

Remote hearings resource hub launches in wake of virus pandemic

Richard Susskind-led platform comes as lawyers turn to tech to keep justice system functioning

Mar 31 2020 10:26am

Over half of courts to close in battle against coronavirus

A network of 157 priority courts will remain open to ensure justice system continues to operate effectively, MoJ says

Mar 27 2020 2:14pm

COVID-19: Financial uncertainty and tech woes force chambers to delay pupillage interviews

But majority to go ahead as planned, says Bar Council

Mar 27 2020 9:15am

Virus latest: Regulator to relax LPC exam rules

Law schools can apply to run assessments online to avoid delays, SRA confirms

Mar 25 2020 5:41pm

Freshfields lawyer exits following internal investigation

Second disputes partner to depart in three months

Mar 25 2020 11:22am