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Scottish strategic partnership has global ambitions
Law Society of Scotland and Scottish lawtech firm Amiqus Resolution build on existing relationship to advance global ambition.
Mental health chief calls on firms to 'stamp out' bullying and harassment
Rise in stress levels sees biggest rise in bullying and harassment at law firms, while women and younger lawyers the majority callers.
Full steam ahead!
Law firm highlights greatest challenges facing shipping industry while UK presents regulatory strategy for autonomous shipping and environment.
Fewer partnership disputes in 2018 could reverse in 2019
Research reveals number of partnership disputes heard in UK High Court drops 20% but Brexit disruption and rule changes could change all that.
Law tech company finds London calling
Law tech company handling routine legal work expands to Europe with new London base, and plans to expand into Asia-Pacific by year-end.
In-house legal teams 'breathe sigh of relief'
Law Society welcomes dual regulation decision from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.
Law firms diversity is somewhat diverse
Pinsent Masons named the most inclusive employer in UK survey, while Linklaters report suggests little change.
New kids on the block
Fieldfisher has launched Cummings Fisher as a specialist hedge fund, derivative and alternative investment management-focused law firm.
Bar Council revolutionises membership
Legal profession disruption leads Bar Council of England and Wales to open up its membership.
UK taskforce to tackle £14 billlion economic crime problem
Top government ministers will jointly chair a government taskforce to tackle the estmated £14.4 billion a year economic crime problem.
Firms say regulatory compliance is constraining financial services growth
Demand for financial services falls for first time in five years as regulation becomes key factor with concerns over compliance.
Who to trust? New association promotes merger expertise
A core group of solicitor, accountancy and consultancy professionals create 'one-stop shop' association for mergers.
Eversheds Sutherland partner found dead after inappropriate behaviour allegation
The retail finance partner's body was found a day after being accused of inappropriate behaviour at a Christmas party.
New Year Honours List awards HMRC GC
A number of lawyers made the grade for the latest UK honours list.
DWF brings in expertise for 2019 float
The fast-growing law firm has brought in a host of big names for its reported 2019 listing.
Jenner & Block promotes London litigation expert in latest partnership round
The Chicago firm has promoted London litigation expert Lizzie Shimmin to the partnership in a move to strengthen its London office.
Uber is three strikes but not out in London
Taxi company Uber has lost its third case in three years as the Court of Appeal criticises its 'complex and artificial' employment contractual arrangements but it will appeal the decision.
UK litigation funder 'war chests' hits record high £1.3 billion
With a 31% annual increase, supply of capital is far outstripping demand as litigation funders increasingly look to arbitration to deploy funds.
Principles aim to improve corporate governance standards
New code for private companies launched to provide framework to help meet legal requirements and promote long term success.
UK regulators to ban gender stereotype advertising
Advertisements deemed to be harmful though use of gender stereotypes are to be banned by UK regulators.