Tag: Solicitors

Event: How technology is changing business — with Osborne Clarke

Lawyers discuss cross-industry disruption, students ask the questions -- on Wednesday 24 October

Oct 20 2018 9:15am
Leigh Day soldiers solicitors

SRA loses High Court appeal over failed Leigh Day prosecution

Two partners and junior solicitor previously cleared of wrongdoing in Iraqi torture case

Oct 19 2018 2:32pm

Daughter of Mishcon de Reya chief operating officer starts training contract at Mishcon de Reya

It is understood that she has gone through the same recruitment process as other trainees

Oct 19 2018 12:33pm

Solicitor tells of humiliation at ‘look at her breasts’ comment

Claim of inappropriate behaviour at dining event made in law firm blog post

Oct 19 2018 9:17am

Brexit is bringing new opportunities to Dublin, say top lawyers

Solicitors from global law firms Pinsent Masons, Dechert and Matheson join international bar qualification provider BARBRI to discuss the rise of Dublin as a legal centre

Oct 18 2018 2:41pm

The Apprentice: Law grad gets off to a shaky start after breaking arm wrestling another contestant

Just a week after the former ULaw LLBer forgot a candidate’s name during a business pitch

Oct 18 2018 1:53pm

Lords call for clarity over role of ECJ post-Brexit

As over 1,000 lawyers sign letter to PM on People's Vote

Oct 18 2018 9:50am

Dentons reveals latest tech start-ups to join ‘Space Camp’ innovation hub

Astronomical ideas include low-cost satellite launch service and a drone-mountable leak detector

Oct 17 2018 11:57am
Melbourne Australia

King & Wood Mallesons under investigation for allegedly overworking junior lawyers

Inquiry launched following a complaint of 'employee fatigue' in the international outfit’s Melbourne office

Oct 17 2018 8:58am
High Court

High Court quadruples suspension of City lawyer convicted of Christmas party sex assault

Alastair Main reportedly poured beer over his victim’s head and called her an 'Australian slut'

Oct 16 2018 1:30pm
sleeping lawyers

Exclusive: City law firm asks trainees to pull all nighter days after promising to support lawyers mental health

Leaked email sent late on Friday tells trainees who said no that they must 'provide evidence' of their 'inability to help'

Oct 16 2018 11:53am

Legal Entrepreneurs: How I started my own reputation law firm

Media lawyer Matt Himsworth opens up about the freedom running your own business can bring

Oct 16 2018 9:02am

Ashurst boosts newly-qualified solicitor pay by 8% to £82,000

Salaries could swell to over £94,000 with maximum bonuses

Oct 15 2018 1:05pm

Is the artificial intelligence emperor wearing any clothes?

An anonymous associate at a leading City of London law firm notes a disconnect between their experience on the ground and the tech marketing noise

Oct 15 2018 10:16am
London Clyde & Co solicitors

Clyde & Co partner sacked over ‘inappropriate behaviour’ following internal investigation

Report claims senior lawyer encouraged colleagues to accompany him to strip clubs

Oct 12 2018 11:29am
lawyers emotional solicitors

IBA Conference: ‘Lawyers just don’t do emotion’, says leading behavioural expert

Law is the last profession to embrace emotional intelligence

Oct 12 2018 10:16am
MeToo Lawyers Baker McKenzie

Review reveals ‘shortcomings’ in Baker McKenzie’s handling of sex assault allegation

The victim reportedly received a payout and entered into a confidentiality agreement

Oct 11 2018 4:24pm

Reed Smith keeps 10 out of 13 autumn NQs

As applications for TCs at the international outfit soar by 54%

Oct 11 2018 12:06pm

Successful lawyers are good at the basics

Apply the law and understand your client’s business and you will do well whatever changes technology brings, says RPC's Dan Guilfoyle

Oct 10 2018 10:57am