Pulse UK

  • November 28, 2024

    Hogan Lovells Hires Disputes Pro From Dentons In Germany

    Hogan Lovells has recruited a specialist in commercial and construction disputes from Dentons in Germany as it looks to expand its coverage of contentious matters, including in the area of environmental, social and governance.

  • November 21, 2024

    Mayer Brown Practice Co-Head To Lead Linklaters Team

    Following a series of high-level corporate and finance hires this year, Linklaters announced Thursday that it is hiring the former co-leader of Mayer Brown LLP's infrastructure mergers and acquisitions practice as its head of U.S. infrastructure and private capital M&A.

  • November 21, 2024

    Ex-CBA Chief Gets Majority Of Sexual Misconduct Case Nixed

    The former chair of the Criminal Bar Association, Jo Sidhu KC, was unable to get the entirety of a sexual misconduct case involving a female law student thrown out, but a professional tribunal on Thursday set aside allegations involving two other aspiring lawyers.

  • November 28, 2024

    Osborne Clarke Hires Top IP Litigator From Fieldfisher

    Osborne Clarke LLP has recruited a senior specialist in intellectual property litigation from Fieldfisher LLP to boost its capacity to represent clients in high-stakes disputes.

  • November 28, 2024

    DLA Piper Hires German Real Estate Pro From Clifford Chance

    DLA Piper has hired a real estate partner from Clifford Chance LLP for a new office it opened in Düsseldorf earlier in 2024 as it looks to enhance its standing in the German market.

  • November 21, 2024

    Ex-Barrister Loses Appeal Over Disbarment For Misconduct

    A judge has tossed out a former barrister's bid to appeal against his disbarment, saying that a tribunal was right to conclude that it was fair to impose the most serious possible sanction because of his long history of infractions.

  • November 21, 2024

    Law Society Publishes Guidance On Disability Terminology

    The Law Society published new guidance on Thursday to mark Disability History Month, with the aim of fostering inclusive workplaces by encouraging respectful and accurate language.

  • November 20, 2024

    White & Case, Goodwin Tap A&O Shearman For Pros

    White & Case announced Wednesday it has recruited a senior corporate partner from Allen Overy Shearman Sterling in London, while Goodwin Procter said it has hired an investment funds specialist from the Magic Circle firm as a partner in its Luxembourg office.

  • November 20, 2024

    Teacher Stern Breached Regs With Payments, SRA Alleges

    The English solicitors regulator accused commercial firm Teacher Stern LLP and two partners of effectively providing banking services to two clients by allowing them to transfer money that was not related to an underlying legal transaction or service.

  • November 20, 2024

    Simpson Thacher Outpaces Last Year With 2025 Partner Class

    Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP unveiled its 44 partner promotions for 2025 on Tuesday, touting a class of 12 more attorneys than last year.

  • November 20, 2024

    Firms Struggle To Get Returns From Social Media Investment

    Law firms do not understand how to use social media to generate new business despite spending up to a quarter of their marketing budget on these platforms, research published Wednesday by a legal marketing company suggested.

  • November 20, 2024

    Knights Group Expects First Half Profits To Leap 26%

    Knights Group Holdings PLC said Wednesday that it expects pretax profit to jump by more than a quarter to £14.6 million ($18.4 million) for the first half of the year as the legal and professional services business closes in on £80 million in revenue.

  • November 20, 2024

    BigLaw Begins Matching Milbank On Associate Bonuses

    Following the news Tuesday that Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP will pay associates year-end and special bonuses in line with those handed out by Milbank LLP this year, the firms' peers have begun to respond, with swift matches Wednesday by Paul Hastings LLP and McDermott Will & Emery LLP.

  • November 19, 2024

    Cravath Matches Milbank On 2024 Associate Bonuses

    Longtime legal compensation leader Cravath Swaine & Moore LLP has reportedly announced year-end and special bonuses for its associates in line with those offered by peer law firm Milbank LLP over the summer and earlier this month.

  • November 19, 2024

    UK IP Firm AA Thornton To Become Part Of Venner Shipley

    European firm Venner Shipley is expanding by snapping up the lawyers at London-based AA Thornton, growing its bench with expertise in the intellectual property area.

  • November 19, 2024

    Litigation Funder Can't Arbitrate German Biz's Discovery Bid

    A Delaware federal judge has denied litigation funder Burford Capital's request to force arbitration of a discovery bid associated with foreign litigation accusing the German arm of law firm Hausfeld LLP of trying to circumvent a German ban on contingency fees in certain antitrust litigation.

  • November 19, 2024

    Bar Council Spurns Proposed Duty To Promote Diversity

    The Bar Council has called proposals that require barristers to promote equality in the profession "substantially unlawful and unenforceable" on Monday, following the regulator's pitch back in September.

  • November 19, 2024

    Court Staffer Fired For Bad Performance, Not Race

    An usher who left an East London courtroom unattended, allowing a member of the public to enter and "violently throw a holy book on the court floor," has lost her race discrimination case after a tribunal found that she was dismissed because of her performance.

  • November 19, 2024

    Part-Time High Court Judges Lose Claim For Better Pay

    Judges who sometimes "sit up" on more senior High Court cases cannot legally be considered part-time workers, an employment tribunal has ruled, quashing their discrimination claim.

  • November 26, 2024

    Simmons & Simmons Hires Ex-A&O Shearman Banking Pro

    Simmons & Simmons LLP has recruited a former lawyer at Allen Overy Shearman Sterling to lead the banking practice at its office in the southwest English city of Bristol.

  • November 19, 2024

    Walker Morris Posts 89% NQ Retention Rate As Pay Increases

    Walker Morris LLP said Tuesday that it has retained approximately 90% of its newly qualified solicitors in 2024, adding it has increased their salaries to £65,000 ($83,000) as compensation for junior lawyers continues to tick upward.

  • November 18, 2024

    Magistrate Removed For Not Hearing Cases

    A magistrate has been removed from his post after he inexplicably failed to meet minimum requirements on training and the amount of time he was required to spend in court, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office said Monday.

  • November 18, 2024

    Pinsent Masons Launches AI Tool, Hires Transformation Head

    Pinsent Masons LLP on Monday expanded its artificial intelligence offerings and the firm's ability to deliver services to customers, announcing the launch of an AI-backed anti-money laundering tool and the addition of a transformation director with experience at Barclays.

  • November 18, 2024

    SRA Urges In-House Counsel To Flag Wrongdoing

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority on Monday published new guidelines imploring in-house solicitors to report wrongdoing in their organizations following the Post Office Horizon scandal.

  • November 18, 2024

    Fletchers Hits £100M Turnover Amid Personal Injury Boost

    Fletchers Group said on Monday that it will continue to expand after its turnover hit the £100 million ($126.4 million) mark and revenues and profits soared by double digits in its latest financial results.

Expert Analysis

  • How Tech Can Make A Career In Law More Accessible

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    As practitioners and the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority seek to increase diversity in the legal profession, the adoption of technology, such as remote learning, artificial intelligence and social media communities, is playing a major role in breaking down entry barriers to a career in law, says Caroline Rayson at BPP.

  • Expansion Of Court Filming May Carry Reputational Risks

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    In light of the U.K. government’s recent consultation on expanding filming across the courts system in England and Wales, our right to open justice must be weighed carefully against the reputational risk that litigation poses to all parties involved, says Bella von Bohlen at FTI Consulting.

  • PR Perspectives: Strategies For Lawyers Publicizing Litigation

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    Any business or high-profile individual could end up in court, and with a global audience watching on through social media, lawyers would be wise to use strategic methods to shine a favorable light on their work and cases, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • How Lawyers Can Act As Allies This Pride Month

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    Having played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, the legal profession now needs to practice allyship to ensure there is sufficient support for the community by educating itself, its colleagues and the public, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.

  • How Lawyers Can Best Avoid Money Laundering Issues

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    There are basic questions that solicitors must ask of clients to avoid money laundering risks, but in light of recent fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority for failure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, firms must also ensure they document their diligence process, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.

  • Tackling UK Case Backlog Requires Proper Court Funding

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    Until the U.K. government takes powerful measures to address IT issues, poorly maintained courtrooms and wage demands, the crown court backlog will continue to rise to the detriment of all stakeholders in the criminal court system and the public at large, says Rubin Italia at Stokoe Partnership.

  • 5 Ways For A Legal Practice To Close Technology Gaps

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    With technology a driving force for success, the U.K. legal sector must embrace innovation to maintain its competitive edge, and investing in new processes is no longer optional, says Gareth Preece at Doherty Associates.

  • Opinion

    Thomas Report Is Final Straw — High Court Needs Ethics Code

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    As a recent report on Justice Clarence Thomas' ongoing conflicts of interest makes evident, Supreme Court justices should be subject to an enforceable and binding code of ethics — like all other federal judges — to maintain the credibility of the institution, says Erica Salmon Byrne at Ethisphere.

  • PR Perspectives: Optimizing Social Media As A Lawyer

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    The opportunities for social media to increase a business are unlimited despite its flaws, and to make the most of its potential, training and regular updates should be part of all lawyers’ professional development, say Steve Rudaini and Emma Maule at MD Communications.

  • Highlights Of The UK's New Economic Crime Plan

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    With the direction of the U.K. government’s newly launched second economic crime plan undeniably altered by the recent focus on kleptocrats and their money, the emphasis is now on how the U.K. can deliver a more effective approach to reducing the threat of economic crime, says Kathryn Westmore at the Royal United Services Institute.

  • How Lawyers' Behavior Can Affect Opponents' Mental Health

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    Acts of unreasonable behavior of lawyers working on opposite sides can take their toll, and with mental health and stress never higher in the national consciousness than right now, such conduct should be reported to help the firm understand the treatment its solicitors are receiving and better manage the situation, says Libby Payne at Withers.

  • The Challenges Of Presenting To Clients In The Hybrid World

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    As a sector that is guided heavily by the demands of its client base, the legal industry will have to overcome various obstacles to make stylish, convincing and successful in-the-room, virtual and hybrid presentations in the post-pandemic blend of home and office, says Gavin Brown at Speak with Impact.

  • 5 Challenges General Counsel Are Set To Face

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    With an ever-broadening role, general counsel are being tasked to do more with less, with a need for caution and a requirement to leverage time wisely to anticipate and identify emerging industry challenges, says Jerry Temko at Major Lindsey.

  • How SRA Workplace Culture Guidance May Help Legal Sector

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    Whether or not the Solicitors Regulation Authority acts on its recently released guidance on toxic workplace environments in law firms and imposes harsh sanctions, it will hopefully encourage some positive top-down changes, and should give individuals confidence to demand acceptable behavior, says Georgina Calvert-Lee at Bellevue Law.

  • Beyond ChatGPT: AI Considerations For Law Firms

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    The use of artificial intelligence is likely to become increasingly mainstream in the legal sector, and firms should not remain complacent in the current limitations of ChatGPT, but develop policies to ensure that AI-generated liability and regulatory issues are addressed sooner rather than later, say Corinne Staves and Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.

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