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

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Rebuke for City partner ‘who drove motor vehicle at a member of the public’
Lawyer Boris Bronfentrinker convicted of dangerous driving last year

City partners should pay more tax, says ex-City partner
Former Magic Circle man Dan Neidle highlights 'odd' rates discrepancy between solicitors and bankers

Revealed: The best law firms for training and quality of work 2023
From top career development to big ticket deals -- which outfits do it best?

Best of the blogs
Weekly round-up of the top legal blogosphere posts

Top commercial barrister triumphs in parking fine row
One for the chambers' profile?

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

Ashurst hires professor to explore firm’s 200-year history
Releases new book

Ince offloads corporate advisor business – seven months after buying it
Sale comes as ex-boss Biles purchases new firm

Legal workers ‘actively ignoring’ hybrid policies, report finds
Differing approaches between lawyers and support staff described as ‘divisive’

Squires joins firms launching in Dublin
International player looks to tap into 'one of the world’s fastest growing economies'

Human rights lawyer cycles 1,250 miles back to UK after delivering aid to Ukraine
From Lviv to Edinburgh

Leeds Uni law student uses LLB skills to win court battle against former employer
Studied Employment Rights Act and presented case to judge

Full SQE1 scholarship up for grabs in ‘future of law’ essay competition
BARBRI prize worth £3k

Justice Sec Raab accused of ‘hurling tomatoes’ across meeting room in explosive ‘tirade’
Spokesperson says allegations are 'complete nonsense'

Rookie solicitor to represent England at Powerlifting Commonwealth Games
Troy Atkin is New Zealand bound later this month 🏋️

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

Baker McKenzie fees face criticism from High Court judge for contributing to ‘disproportionate’ costs
Partners billing at £801 per hour

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

What do law firms mean by ‘the right cultural fit’?
One TC seeker needs readers' advice