Tag: Commercial awareness

Key commercial awareness talking points for future lawyers

Courtesy of experts from Baker McKenzie, BCLP, Ropes & Gray and ULaw

Dec 2 2020 3:22pm

How tech is driving change in the legal sector

A pair of Simmons & Simmons lawyers give an insight into the opportunities and challenges presented by legal technology

Dec 2 2020 10:55am

Why reforming secured transactions law is a good thing for everyone — including law students

Nottingham Law School Professor Paula Moffatt builds a case for reform of the 'complicated and highly technical' area of law

Nov 30 2020 1:01pm

Top career tips for the next generation of aspiring lawyers

Paul de la Peña, tutor at ULaw Moorgate, reflects on his career as an insolvency and restructuring specialist and offers advice to the next gen of solicitors

Nov 23 2020 12:39pm

What it takes to be an antitrust lawyer

Ropes & Gray partner Ruchit Patel on working with some of the biggest players in pharma and his role as the London office’s graduate recruitment partner

Nov 20 2020 12:15pm

Life as a lawyer in the North

A panel of lawyers and legal education experts discuss the region’s legal scene

Nov 13 2020 1:01pm

What it’s like to work at a global law firm

Clyde & Co partners from across the firms’ international offices discuss the strategic benefits which come with being a wholly global law firm

Nov 12 2020 1:36pm

The opportunities ahead for the Midlands legal market

Lawyers from across the region share their insights

Nov 9 2020 12:26pm

What the second lockdown means for employment lawyers

Bryn Doyle, an employment partner at Squire Patton Boggs’ Manchester office, talks furlough and restructuring on the high street

Nov 6 2020 11:45am

The mega trends aspiring lawyers need to know about

Osborne Clarke lawyers discuss how digitalisation, decarbonisation and urban dynamics are spearheading the shift towards sustainable business

Nov 3 2020 12:06pm

The life of a project finance lawyer

Deji Adegoke, senior associate at White & Case, explains how green spending and infrastructure investment will drive recovery from the COVID crisis

Nov 2 2020 1:08pm

Life at a US law firm in London

A panel of Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP lawyers discuss opportunities for growth in the post-pandemic world

Oct 29 2020 1:06pm

Which industries will define the 2020s?

A trio of Taylor Wessing partners share their thoughts

Oct 27 2020 2:24pm

Meet the City lawyer flying the flag for renewable energy

Alex Underwood, associate director at Osborne Clarke, discusses how the actions we take over the next 30 years will determine whether we can meet the climate challenge

Oct 26 2020 3:16pm

CMS lawyers talk remote-working, lawtech and the future of legal practice

A panel of experts reflect on a year of unprecedented twists and turns

Oct 16 2020 12:24pm

Life as a banking and finance lawyer at a crucial turning point in the sector

Davide Barzilai, head of Norton Rose Fulbright’s Global IBOR Transition Team, discusses the challenges raised by the LIBOR transition and how his team is tackling the task

Sep 29 2020 10:13am

Apply to attend: Virtual student commercial awareness events and law fairs

With Bird & Bird, Hogan Lovells, Norton Rose Fulbright, CMS and more

Sep 18 2020 4:40pm

A law student’s guide to overcoming ‘commercial unawareness’

Lawyers provide an overview of how the legal services market functions and explain their roles within it

Sep 2 2020 10:28am

From London to Paris: My life as an international arbitration lawyer

White & Case associate Hazel Levent discusses the importance of being adaptable and what it's like to work at a global law firm

Apr 22 2020 12:57pm

COVID-19: What it means for aspiring lawyers

Commercial insights and careers advice courtesy of four experts

Apr 2 2020 2:44pm

How to manage your mental health as a junior lawyer

Lawyers and wellbeing experts offer up their tips and advice

Mar 24 2020 12:51pm