Author: Julia Szaniszlo
The Magic Circle trainee who built an AI startup in his spare time — and then sold it to a tech giant
Legal Cheek sits down with Alexander Kardos-Nyheim
Freshfields and Anthropic partner up to build legal AI tools
Multi-year deal
ULaw strikes SQE partnership with Leicester Uni
On-campus teaching
AI will destroy the billable hour, says Anthropic’s top lawyer
Tech giant's top lawyer makes bold predicition
How to convert a vac scheme into a TC offer
8 tips for crossing that final hurdle
Macfarlanes opens office in New York
New outpost will not practise US law
Solicitor struck off after misleading judge about being abroad during hearing
Said he was in London, was actually in Munich
Investment in UK legal tech soars to record high, report finds
Over £180 million in 2025
The rise of the non-equity partner
As Freshfields reportedly adopts an approach favoured by leading US firms, Legal Cheek explores the key differences behind this model and the motivations driving firms to embrace it
Senior partner suspended after harassing female colleagues at Christmas Party
Doesn't recall incidents
Kirkland cuts concierge service for lawyers
One associate used it to buy dog shoes
Supreme Court rules Oatly cannot use ‘milk’ in advertising
Spoils trademark bid
HSF Kramer pens deal for new London HQ
Move set for 2030
Awkward moment at Supreme Court as judge’s phone plays podcast mid-hearing
Lord Briggs quickly apologised
Paul Weiss chair steps down after appearing in Epstein files
Reports had become 'distraction'
Use AI to help tackle huge court backlog, says top retired judge
Must not replace human judgement
Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn partners give merger green light
May 2026 tie-up target
US firm Simpson Thacher to launch London training contract
Trainee pay and numbers still TBC