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Mishcon de Reya mulls IPO
According to weekend media reports, the firm is considering a stock market flotation as a way to raise funds for an “ambitious” expansion.
Clifford Chance settles on AI solution
Firm selects Elevate's AI platform ContraxSuite to power the firm's new data science lab.
Thomson Reuters clever HighQ move
Acquisition expands offerings and leverages Thomson Reuters channels and customer relationships in legal and regulatory market.
New Boutique firm challenges status quo
Advisory firm Avonhurst draws from capital markets, banking & finance, real estate sectors with new delivery model and no billable hours.
Hogan Lovells makes you think
In a "cognitive collaboration" Hogan Lovells and Cognia Law launch alternative delivery partnership.
In-house chief turns the tables
Barclays legal chief joins law firm to turn the tables and launch legal operations consulting practice.
Double GDPR fines will total nearly £283 million
British Airways and Marriott incur GDPR wrath as ICO commissioner says UK watchdog warns of "strong action.”
Baker McKenzie battles counterfeiting
Firm jumps ahead of blockchain deployment with iTRACE partnership to deliver enhanced brand enforcement and secure supply chains.
Small is beautiful
There are upsides and downsides, but future is bright for smaller law firms according to new Bellwether Research report from LexisNexis UK.
Magic circle's Oxbridge blues
New report reveals almost a third of Magic Circle law graduates drawn from Oxbridge. Meanwhile Trowers & Hamlins reports retaining its trainees.
Scots take mediation by the horns
Bringing mediation into the mainstream in civil justice in Scotland as part of 'normalising' move.
Training embraced as profession adapts to changes
Law firms have increased the amount of in-house training offered, according to a report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
All 27 Plexus Law new recruits join from Kennedys
Plexus Law expands UK network with two new offices and a raft of lateral hires from one law firm, following ceo appointment.
Cyber reasons to be uncheerful
Financial firms report Cyberattacks only fourth most common cyber incident as massive increase in cyber incidents reported to the regulator.
Showing foresight
BLM partners with LSE to create new AI insurance tool, starting with motoring claims.
Best friends Belfast benefits
Building on existing business relationship firm opens office in Belfast, a second this year.
Lawyer jumps into lawtech role
Allen & Overy lawyer joins iManage in AI practice role.
Back to work
Law 'returnship' programme launched in Scotland to help lawyers, many of whom are women, reconnect with confidence.
Eversheds Sutherland's £100m ambition
Firm launches Konexo, a global tech-led ALSP business, targeting revenues of £100m with plans for the US by year-end.
New Clifford Chance apprenticeship scheme
Firm launches first legal project management apprenticeship to tap new talent market.