Author: Legal Cheek

Burges Salmon gifts 5% bonus to all staff after strong year
Profits up 25%

Freshfields to cut paralegal numbers at Manchester hub
'Keep pace with a fast-changing legal market,' MC firm says

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Government deploys AI to stop crimes before they happen
New pilot will see offenders complete remote video check-ins

‘What’s the verdict on ear piercings for men in City law firm offices?
About to start TC

Ex-Dentons staffer banned over cocaine smuggling in Abu Dhabi
Jailed for 10 years

Managing partner suspended for year after backdating client-care letter
Dishonesty allegation dropped

London remains go-to destination for dealing with commercial disputes
Beats places like New York, Dubai, Qatar and Singapore

Mystery donor pledges £100k reward in hunt for missing BPP student
Aspiring lawyer Jack O’Sullivan was last seen 18 months ago

Ban sexual relationships between barristers and pupils, landmark report urges
Strongly discouraged but currently no regulatory prohibition

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend

Shoosmiths distances itself as Angela Rayner tax row escalates
National law firm confirms it did not advise deputy PM on £800k flat stamp duty error

SRA slaps trainee with restrictions after assault conviction
Convicted earlier this year

Lawyers using AI to boost billable hours, report finds
Prioritising additional chargeable work over potential work–life balance benefits

HSF Kramer posts 94% trainee retention score
29 out of 31 🤝

Research reveals jump in junior lawyers quitting firms
Work-life balance and lack of career progression among key drivers

Monday morning round-up
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend