Tag: Solicitors

The ‘new normal’ — a City lawyer’s perspective
Hogan Lovells’ Chris Hutton reveals what he’s missed about working in the City and why COVID-19 puts lawyers in a unique position

Charles Russell Speechlys retains 19 NQ solicitors
Two on fixed-term deals

From Brexit to Bond: My life as an IP lawyer
Bird & Bird partner Sally Shorthose talks to Legal Cheek’s Micayla Colman about her work -- and how it’s being shaped by the pandemic

Legal Services Board delays decision to accept or reject SQE
Hold-up comes as group representing more than 4,000 legal academics urge refusal

9 City law firms named top LGBT employers
Stonewall list recognises efforts to create inclusive workplaces

2021 TCs will be mix of online and onsite learning, say City firms
Some have already begun remote trainee inductions in response to pandemic

What it means to be an environment and climate change lawyer
Linklaters partner Rachel Barrett shares her career journey and discusses what her work entails

BCLP posts 76% retention rate and ups trainee pay
16 out of 21 stay put

The global pandemic through the eyes of a tech lawyer
Allen & Overy’s William Samengo-Turner considers what’s next for the booming tech industry

Clifford Chance lawyers on how COVID-19 is changing law and business
Four partners and a senior associate share their experiences advising clients on the frontline

Come into the office just 60% of the time, Herbert Smith Freehills tells lawyers
Benchmark set for post-pandemic operations

SRA reportedly probing Mishcon de Reya
City firm allegedly being investigated over two separate matters

Top government lawyer quits in Brexit row
Sir Jonathan Jones 'very unhappy' at Downing Street's decision to overwrite parts of Northern Ireland protocol, report claims

Life as a restructuring lawyer during a global crisis
Weil partner Matt Benson on helping businesses tackle the financial fallout from COVID-19

‘Extremely drunk’ senior partner fined £10k after kissing and touching paralegal in wine bar
Incident followed ‘extended lunch’ with colleagues

Weightmans retains 84% of trainees
16 out of 19

Hogan Lovells restarts lawyer salary reviews following COVID-19 suspension
Firm also reverses US associate pay reductions

Ex-Baker McKenzie boss Gary Senior — disciplinary ruling in full
Top lawyer handed £55,000 fine for trying to kiss junior colleague and influence subsequent investigation

Extinction Rebellion lawyers perform ‘theatrical and arrestable’ protest outside Law Society office
Follows demonstrations earlier this week

‘#ChangeTheRecord’: Bar Council retort goes viral as government doubles down on ‘activist’ lawyer-bashing
Senior minister Priti Patel reignites row