Author: William Holmes

Report reveals ‘most feared’ law firms
Who knew lawyers could be so scary? 😱

Bill of Rights risks driving big law firms out the UK, Law Society warns
Fosters 'legal confusion and uncertainty'

Simmons hands out £1,500 cost-of-living bonus to staff
Extra cash 'in recognition of the challenging economic climate'

City partners should pay more tax, says ex-City partner
Former Magic Circle man Dan Neidle highlights 'odd' rates discrepancy between solicitors and bankers

Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row
One for the chambers' profile?

From paralegal to junior lawyer at a top US firm
Legal Cheek's Will Holmes sits down with Emilio Fabrizi, private equity associate at Ropes & Gray, to learn more about the challenges he overcame to break into the legal profession

Barrister conducted ‘hearing under an umbrella’ due to leaky court roof, Bar Council report claims
Lawyers say they've endured 'sewage pouring down the walls' and 'flea infestations' too

Ashurst hires professor to explore firm’s 200-year history
Releases new book

Legal workers ‘actively ignoring’ hybrid policies, report finds
Differing approaches between lawyers and support staff described as ‘divisive’

Human rights lawyer cycles 1,250 miles back to UK after delivering aid to Ukraine
From Lviv to Edinburgh

Leeds Uni law student uses LLB skills to win court battle against former employer
Studied Employment Rights Act and presented case to judge

Rookie solicitor to represent England at Powerlifting Commonwealth Games
Troy Atkin is New Zealand bound later this month 🏋️

Baker McKenzie fees face criticism from High Court judge for contributing to ‘disproportionate’ costs
Partners billing at £801 per hour

Squires to set up shop in WeWork before relocating to new London HQ
Firm is planning to move to 60 London Wall in March next year

Key to law exam success? Use the word ‘because’, says top prof
'I found myself giving the same advice over and over'

Judges to be trained on avoiding ‘inappropriate behaviour’, says Lord Chief Justice
Follows reports of bullying, harassment and discrimination

Reed Smith launches ‘SQE academy’ in UAE
Open to all individuals that have graduated from a recognised university

Law firms’ profits squeezed as demand drops and costs rise, new report finds
Outfits adopting 'wait-it-out' approach -- for now

Will more lawyers join Mastodon?
Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover