Pulse UK

  • October 17, 2024

    A&O Shearman Opts For 3-Level Partnership Comp

    A&O Shearman has moved its partnership to a three-level compensation structure using an all-equity model, sources close to the firm told Law360 on Thursday.

  • October 17, 2024

    Dentons Bolsters Africa Presence With 4 Leading Firms

    Dentons said Thursday it has combined with four prominent African law firms to significantly expand its presence across the continent, in a move that stands in stark contrast to the trend of other law firms scaling back their operations in Africa.

  • October 17, 2024

    Law Society Backs AI, With A Focus On Ethics, Regulation

    The Law Society said Thursday it would pursue a new strategy to encourage innovation with artificial intelligence while focusing on protecting law firms and the general public, as adoption of new technology rises across the profession.

  • October 17, 2024

    White & Case Promotes 37 New Partners In Latest Round

    White & Case LLP said Thursday that it has promoted 37 lawyers to partnership in a slight dip from 2023, with women accounting for just a fifth of those who made the grade.

  • October 17, 2024

    Bailiff Loses Claim Over Emotional Support Dog

    The Ministry of Justice was not obligated to let a court bailiff travel with her Yorkshire terrier, as an employment tribunal ruled that her anxiety levels on the job wouldn't have improved with an emotional support dog.

  • October 17, 2024

    Macfarlanes-Led Dignity To Acquire Farewill For £12.9M

    Investment company Castelnau Group said Thursday that its funeral business Dignity has agreed to acquire its competitor Farewill Ltd. at an enterprise value of £12.9 million ($16.8 million).

  • October 24, 2024

    Weil Hires Private Funds Pro From Cleary

    Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP has added a private funds expert to its London team, as the firm moves to bolster its offering in the growing private capital sector.

  • October 17, 2024

    Insurer Launches UK's 1st Cybercrime Recovery Service

    Digital risk insurer Coalition has launched what it says is the U.K.'s first dedicated service for recovering cash stolen from cyberattacks — and has already recouped £1.4 million ($1.8 million) for a law firm.

  • October 17, 2024

    Teacher Stern Faces Tribunal Over Client Account Payments

    Teacher Stern LLP has been referred to a London tribunal alongside two of its partners over allegations that the firm allowed payments from its client accounts that did not relate to an underlying transaction, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.

  • October 17, 2024

    MoJ Revives Plans To Double Magistrates' Sentencing Powers

    The government reintroduced Thursday controversial proposals to double magistrates' sentencing powers as part of a bid to reduce the record backlog of criminal cases — though advocates have warned that the measures will do little to confront the delays.

  • October 31, 2024

    Dentons Rehires Financial Reg Partner From Pinsent Masons

    Dentons has rehired Andrew Barber to join its regulatory and investigations team in the U.K. as financial regulatory partner, at a time of greater oversight from the Financial Conduct Authority.

  • October 16, 2024

    Simpson Millar Turnover Dips Nearly 40% After Shift In Focus

    Simpson Millar LLP saw turnover plummet by almost 40% and losses more than double as its woes continued in 2023, according to the law firm's latest financial statements revealed Wednesday.

  • October 16, 2024

    Contract Drafting Co. Law Insider Acquires OneNDA

    OneNDA, an open-source project spearheaded by The Law Boutique, announced Wednesday that it has been acquired by contract drafting tool provider Law Insider.

  • October 16, 2024

    Spanish Firm Wins 'Legaltech' TM In Clash With Danish Rival

    Spanish law firm Lexidy can forge ahead with its application for its "Legaltech Boutique" trademark after European officials threw out a rival legal business's challenge claiming potential clients could be duped into thinking the two firms were connected.

  • October 16, 2024

    Japan's Nishimura & Asahi To Open Offices In UK, Brussels

    Tokyo-based law firm Nishimura & Asahi is opening offices in London and Brussels to boost its legal services to Japanese and Asian companies doing business in Europe.

  • October 16, 2024

    7BR Barrister Joins Legal Ombudsman Board

    An employment barrister at 7 Bedford Row has become a member of the board of the Legal Ombudsman amid efforts by the complaint service to improve performance and cut backlogs that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • October 15, 2024

    Skadden Picks Up Arbitration Co-Head From Sidley In Asia

    The co-leader of Sidley Austin LLP's global arbitration, trade and advocacy group has been tapped to lead Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP's international litigation and arbitration group in Asia, the firm announced on Monday.

  • October 15, 2024

    Lawtech Innovators Urged To Disrupt The Market

    A leading international lawtech expert urged investors and entrepreneurs Tuesday to use artificial intelligence to revolutionize the legal industry by creating entirely new methods of working, rather than just focusing on enhancing productivity and efficiency.

  • October 15, 2024

    Shoosmiths, Software Co. Launch AI Compliance Tool

    U.K. law firm Shoosmiths LLP and governance software developer Enzai have launched a platform called AI Comply to help companies navigate the changing regulatory landscape around artificial intelligence.

  • October 15, 2024

    Disabled Court Worker Wins £48K Over Early Start Time

    An employment tribunal has ruled that a charity discriminated against a court worker by refusing to acknowledge that her anxiety made her disabled and failing to push back her working hours by 30 minutes.

  • October 22, 2024

    Hughes Hubbard Adds Securities Pro From Clifford Chance

    Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP has hired an experienced U.S. securities and capital markets expert as a partner in Paris, as the firm looks to grow its financing and cross-border M&A practices in Europe.

  • October 15, 2024

    Simmons & Simmons Encourages Working At Clients' Offices

    Simmons & Simmons LLP said Tuesday that it has launched an initiative to encourage partners and managing associates to spend time working as legal advisers at the offices of their clients in a move to deepen relationships.

  • October 22, 2024

    Ex-A&O Lawyer Brings Int'l Expertise To Twenty Essex

    A former solicitor at Allen & Overy LLP has joined Twenty Essex Ltd. alongside her existing position at an Australian barristers set to bolster the London chambers' team of experts in international disputes.

  • October 15, 2024

    KPMG Adopts ContractPodAi's Legal Assistant Leah

    Contract management software provider ContractPodAi, which launched an automated legal assistant earlier this year, announced Tuesday a new partnership with London's KPMG that will provide artificial intelligence to the Big Four accounting firm and its managed legal services.

  • October 15, 2024

    Burges Salmon Ups Junior Pay In Bristol And Edinburgh

    Burges Salmon LLP has boosted the salaries of its trainees and newly qualified solicitors in Bristol and Edinburgh as it seeks to continue its investment in junior staff.

Expert Analysis

  • Why Law Firms Should Heed Calls To Put ESG Over Profit

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    According to Deloitte’s recent survey, the majority of Gen Z and millennials remain unimpressed with businesses’ societal impact, and junior lawyers in particular are increasingly expecting the legal profession to shift to a business model that prioritizes sustainability above profitability, says Dana Denis-Smith at Obelisk Support.

  • PR Perspectives: What Not To Do In Legal Public Relations

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    There is a wealth of advice about how to publicize a law firm, but what not to do is just as important, and ignoring a target audience, communicating without a strategy, or misusing social media are potentially risky and reputation-damaging practices, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • A Diverse Workforce Can Help Close The Legal Talent Gap

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    Recent reports from professional firms reveal that a diverse workforce is likely to close the talent gap and achieve better business outcomes, and for law firms, this needs to start with routes into the profession in order to make a real change, says Jody Tranter at Barbri.

  • Navigating The Novel Challenges Facing The Legal Profession

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    The increasing prominence of ESG and AI have transformed the legal landscape and represent new opportunities for lawyers, but with evolving regulations and the ever-expanding reach of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, law firms should ensure that they have appropriate policies in place to adapt to these challenges, say Scott Ashby and Aimee Talbot at RPC.

  • Key Lessons From The SRA's 2023 AML Report

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    The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent anti-money laundering report conducted supervisory activities that revealed a variety of breaches, and with an increasingly regulated landscape, lawyers can play an important part in preventing criminal activity by taking responsibility for ensuring compliance, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.

  • How The Legal Sector Can Enhance Its Data Resilience

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    In view of the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre’s recent report shedding light on the legal sector’s increased vulnerability to cyberattacks, law firms need not only establish robust defenses, but also to redefine their approach to data security by fostering a culture of continuous learning, adaptability and vigilance, says Katie McCullough at Panzura.

  • Building Strong Relationships At All Stages Of A Legal Career

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    Whether a junior attorney seeks to lay the foundation for a path to partnership, or a seasoned practitioner aims to leverage an extensive network, the road to legal industry success often involves cultivating sincere relationships, say Kathleen Hilton and Megan Senese at Stage.

  • How Mentoring Can Increase Black Representation In Law

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    U.K. Black History Month is a good time to look at the importance of Black representation in the legal profession, and how mentorship can make a big difference in empowering Black lawyers, including by offering career coaching and building valuable relationships, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.

  • Socioeconomic Data Shows Diversity Needed In Legal Sector

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    U.K. solicitors come from the highest socioeconomic backgrounds compared with the wider workforce, and with the case for a greater focus on diversity and inclusion stronger in law than in any other sector, now is the time to challenge the status quo decisions that affect equality and representation, says Nik Miller at the Bridge Group.

  • PR Perspectives: When Law Firms Offer PR Services

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    The news of libel law firm Schillings setting up its own public relations firm illustrates the equal importance of both lawyers and PR professionals in managing the reputations of businesses and individuals effectively, especially in the evolving media landscape, says Gus Sellitto at Byfield Consultancy.

  • Building A Global Law Firm Fit For The Future

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    As the world faces immense changes across economic, environmental, political and social spheres, leaders in BigLaw are in a position to help address global challenges, while also transforming their business models to respond to historic shifts in the nature of legal work, says Duncan Weston at CMS.

  • PR Perspectives: Must-Have Tips For Lawyers Writing Articles

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    There are many benefits for lawyers in getting their articles, opinions and insights published in the media, and although writing about a topic can be easy, getting it published is tricky, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • How Midsize City Firms Are Luring Talent Away From BigLaw

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    In the wake of the post-pandemic hiring surge many law associates are reevaluating their priorities, and with midsize City firms offering a better work-life balance, greater focus on team fit and opportunities for upward mobility, the traditional legal career path offered at BigLaw firms is no longer passing muster, says Ria Karnik at Major Lindsey.

  • PR Perspectives: The Advantages Of A Legal Background

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    A legal background can bring several advantages to the work of a legal public relations professional, from an understanding of the subject matter itself and the pressures that lawyers face, to a meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of the importance of following breaking news stories, says Kath Walkling at Herbert Smith.

  • Perfecting Outreach Cadence Between Lawyers And Clients

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    Obligations can get in the way of lawyers creating a regular communication cadence with their clients, but it is possible to rebuild and strengthen a relationship by employing empathy and showing a commitment to the client's success and well-being, says Megan Senese at Stage.

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