Skadden’s top lawyer in London is a highly respected lawyer, Rich Youle, who first wanted a career as a fireman
Skadden’s Appoint New London Boss – The Top Lawyer Who Wanted To Be A Fireman Read More »
Richard Susskind is advocating for the UK law profession to invest in an institute for legal innovation to address issues arising from artificial intelligence.
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In a historic milestone for women in law, Dame Sue Carr has been appointed as the first female chief justice of England and Wales, ending a 755-year wait. Carr, a Lady Justice of Appeal, will assume the role in October 2023. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, with the courts undergoing modernization and facing resource constraints. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step towards greater gender representation in the judiciary.
UK Appoints First Woman Chief Justice, Ending Centuries-Long Wait Read More »
Specialist firm IDR Law, focused on wills disputes, has received a £3.25m investment from private equity firm BGF. The funds will be used for recruitment, technology investment, and office expansion across the Midlands, north east, and London. IDR Law is the only UK firm specializing exclusively in wills, probate, and trust disputes.
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The widow of a human rights lawyer who died by suicide is suing a psychiatrist for £5 million, alleging negligence in his care. The lawsuit raises concerns about mental health treatment and the effectiveness of the care provided at a private hospital.
The former director of international law firm Gowling WLG has been found guilty of multiple allegations by the UK Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal which found he had engaged in a “sexual fantasy relationship” with a teenage colleague. Oliver Bretherton was found to have demonstrated a lack of integrity and an abuse of his position. The tribunal
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Rich list law firm Withersworldwide has sought a capital contribution from junior partners, the first major law firm to seek capital from partners in the current rrecession
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Allen & Overy has increased the salary for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers to £125,000 ($174,000), matching the pay rates at Magic Circle firms Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Linklaters. NQs in the London office have seen a 16% pay increase from £107,500 as of 1 May. Slaughter and May is the only Magic Circle member paying a lower NQ salary, at £115,000.
London Law Firms Compete for Top Talent: NQ Salaries Soar to Keep Pace with Demand Read More »
Failed public listed UK law firm group Ince Group has been acquired by a lawyer on demand group in the UK, saving hundreds of legal jobs
Lawyer on Demand Group Acquire Failed Listed Law Firm Read More »
Clifford Chance move closer towards their goal of 40 percent women partners with the latest election of 32 new partners
Clifford Chance Elect 32 New Partners and Move Closer To Female Equity Read More »
