Karen Lake* Law firm rebranding has become an almost daily feature of law firm life – shorter, sharper names, new logos, reworked web sites – the whole gamut of ‘branding’ that has exercised the minds of both lawyers and their branding advisors increasingly. A recent article in Law.com pointed out what might appear obvious, or […]
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H Hilary Meredith Solicitors in Wilmslow has appointed Invictus Gold medallist and high-ranking military solicitor, Natalie Robinson as Head of its Armed Forces Compensation Scheme department. Natalie provided specialist military legal support to the British Army for twelve years, reaching the rank of Major, before being medically discharged in 2015 after an injury on duty
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What LawFuel says – An old line firm, indeed one from which Slaugher and May arose, Ashurst has spent over a decade on international expansion, including its Australian acquisition of Blake Dawson Waldron. The firm generally receives high rankings from employees for culture and work opportunity. What Ashurst says – “We offer a range of
LawFuel says – The firm was formed in 2012 after a merger between Australian-based Freehills and UK-based Herbert Smith. At the time of the merger the firm had over 800 lawyers and almost 200 partners with global offices. Herbert Smith says – “Everyone has a different vision of what their ideal career path will
LawFuel says – Gadens provide a full range of legal services and clerkships and opportunities for graduates across 4 offices. Gadens say – “ Your work will be interesting and challenging . . Fun is also strongly on the agenda. We believe that a lively workplace reduces stress and improves learning, productivity and creativity. Our
There is as yet no word on details of a Freshfields partner who was placed on ‘indefinate leave’ this month. The partner, Ryan Beckwick, was due to appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) with an early stage case management hearing is due to take place Friday 26 April. Beckwith, who was made partner at
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LawFuel say – As one of the major firms, the former Blake Dawson may have lost a touch of its edge since its days as a ‘pure Aussie’ firm, but it nonetheless offers some top career opportunities through its size and networks Ashursts say – “We offer a range of solutions from regular, structured programmes
About MyLaw MyLaw provides a ‘custom e-workspace’ that helps organize notes, documents, evidence and legal research from anywhere at any time. Information on any file can be checked through any device at any time, helping to provide better and more efficient document assembly and management, along with a host of other efficiencies. Users also have
LawFuel says – Generally favourable comments from those who have (or do) work at Hall & Wilcox, which is a firm that adopts a positive and resourceful attitude towards advancement, with an overall friendly culture and a strong client-base providing quality work flow. Hall & Wilcox say – “We have experience significant growth in
About Corrs Chambers – An old line firm but growing with some innovative practices, the firm generally pays in line with most of its ilk, but provides some top level work experience, albeit occasionally requiring greater employee engagement. Corrs Chambers say – “The next five years at Corrs promise to be the most exciting in
