Author: William Holmes

Report reveals ‘most feared’ law firms

Who knew lawyers could be so scary? 😱

Nov 23 2022 9:25am
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Bill of Rights risks driving big law firms out the UK, Law Society warns

Fosters 'legal confusion and uncertainty'

Nov 22 2022 11:45am
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Simmons hands out £1,500 cost-of-living bonus to staff

Extra cash 'in recognition of the challenging economic climate'

Nov 21 2022 12:01pm
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City partners should pay more tax, says ex-City partner

Former Magic Circle man Dan Neidle highlights 'odd' rates discrepancy between solicitors and bankers

Nov 18 2022 10:26am
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Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row

One for the chambers' profile?

Nov 17 2022 11:36am
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From paralegal to junior lawyer at a top US firm

Legal Cheek's Will Holmes sits down with Emilio Fabrizi, private equity associate at Ropes & Gray, to learn more about the challenges he overcame to break into the legal profession

Nov 17 2022 10:46am

Barrister conducted ‘hearing under an umbrella’ due to leaky court roof, Bar Council report claims

Lawyers say they've endured 'sewage pouring down the walls' and 'flea infestations' too

Nov 17 2022 8:30am
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Legal workers ‘actively ignoring’ hybrid policies, report finds

Differing approaches between lawyers and support staff described as ‘divisive’

Nov 16 2022 9:41am
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Leeds Uni law student uses LLB skills to win court battle against former employer

Studied Employment Rights Act and presented case to judge

Nov 15 2022 9:17am
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Rookie solicitor to represent England at Powerlifting Commonwealth Games

Troy Atkin is New Zealand bound later this month 🏋️

Nov 14 2022 9:30am
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Squires to set up shop in WeWork before relocating to new London HQ

Firm is planning to move to 60 London Wall in March next year

Nov 11 2022 11:39am
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Key to law exam success? Use the word ‘because’, says top prof

'I found myself giving the same advice over and over'

Nov 10 2022 12:22pm
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Judges to be trained on avoiding ‘inappropriate behaviour’, says Lord Chief Justice

Follows reports of bullying, harassment and discrimination

Nov 10 2022 9:14am
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Reed Smith launches ‘SQE academy’ in UAE

Open to all individuals that have graduated from a recognised university

Nov 9 2022 12:20pm

Law firms’ profits squeezed as demand drops and costs rise, new report finds

Outfits adopting 'wait-it-out' approach -- for now

Nov 9 2022 9:14am
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Will more lawyers join Mastodon?

Legal Twitterati trials alternative social media platform in the wake of Musk takeover

Nov 8 2022 11:09am
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