The UK Law Private Equity Pinch Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel contributor In the latest episode of “When Private Equity Buys Your Law Firm,” DWF is showing over 100 staff members the door marked “consultation” – a corporate euphemism we all know precedes the actual exit sign. The top-25 UK firm has launched a redundancy consultation affecting […]
Why Are Kirkland & Ellis Lawyers Heading for the Exits? Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel contributor If you thought Kirkland & Ellis only made headlines for eye-watering profits and lateral partner shopping sprees, think again. The world’s most lucrative law firm is now starring in a new drama: The Great Associate Exodus. And spoiler alert-it’s not just about
Performance Plan Backfires When Law Firm Mishcon de Reya Hit with £24K Payout for Constructive Dismissal Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel contributor Paul Hemmings’ stint as commercial director at Mishcon de Reya’s cyber business reads like a cautionary tale for law firm management everywhere. Hired in 2020, Hemmings was promised a 3 percent commission on all fees
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The Dorsey & Musk Battle on IP Law Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel contributor When Jack Dorsey, the bearded oracle of Twitter (now X), tweeted “delete all IP law,” and Elon Musk, the world’s most famous meme stock, replied “I agree,” the legal world collectively spit out its coffee. Was this a joke, a provocation, or the
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What Netflix’s CHAOS Reveals About Vincent Bugliosi CHAOS: The Manson Murders (Netflix, 2025) reignites scrutiny over Vincent Bugliosi’s prosecution of Charles Manson and his book on the scandalous Hollywood multiple murders outlined in his mega-selling Helter Skelter. The Netflix documentary, drawing from Tom O’Neill’s 2019 investigative work, challenges long-held assumptions about Bugliosi’s motives, courtroom strategies, and post-trial career—raising some
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The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Everlaw have released a comprehensive report demonstrating the transformative impact of generative AI on corporate law departments. The report, “GenAI and Future Corporate Legal Work: How Ready Are In-house Teams?” is based on responses from over 475 legal professionals in US-based corporate law departments, offers a detailed analysis
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Largest Class Action Lawsuit Hits London Courts The largest class action lawsuit of its kind – the $47 billion Brazilian dam collapse case – has hit the London Courts lead by personal injury firm Pogust Goodhead. According to Pogust Goodhead the claims against mining giant BHP makes it the largest environmental claim ever. The claim
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CLIO AI Report Results Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel legal tech editor A new Clio report reveals that AI adoption among legal professionals has skyrocketed from just 19 percent in 2023 to 79 percent in 2024. This dramatic surge signals a fundamental reimagining of law firm operations and the very nature of legal work itself. The Clio
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Law Firm SEO: Attract Clients While You Sleep Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel legaltech contributor Ever feel like your law firm is the best-kept secret in town? You’re not alone. In today’s digital jungle, even the most brilliant legal minds can get lost in the noise. But here’s the kicker: with the right SEO strategy, you can
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Law Firm SEO Trends Jacqui Coombe, LawFuel IT contributor The past 12 months have seen some mind-numbing changes to search engine optimization with the onset of artificial intelligence and the search engines’ grappling with how to deal with the AI revolution that has emerged at speed. And so SEO rules and trends are changing rapidly
