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Baker McKenzie in spotlight over alleged sexual assault cover-up
Law firm could face investigation by regulator for "confidential settlement" over alleged sexual assault.
CMS Cameron McKenna firms revealed profit dip before merger
The three firms revealed a profit decrease in the latest published accounts.
Top-rated Skadden partner Michal Berkner joins Cooleys
The London office of Cooley has hired M&A deals partner Michal Berkner.
Top London law firms pay females 24 per cent less than males
Not only are they paid less, they believe cronyism is a factor in awarding compensation.
Taylor Vintner launches business leader platform
The law firm has assembled a group of thought leaders as part of its 'Zebra project' to reimagine the world of work.
Top UK law firms suffer dark web password breach
The UK's top law firms have been targeted by the dark web, according to reports.
Law is one of the best paid sectors in the UK
Outranked only by finance, lawyers have the best earning potential of all the sectors.
Gordon Dadds buys second law firm since listing
The AIM-listed law firm is on the acquisitions trail with its second SME law firm purchase.
Charles Russell brings top sports boutique on board
Charles Russell Speechlys and Couchmans join forces to create what they claim is a new model for legal services in sport.
The business of staying in business
Commercial pressures are forcing restaurant and retail businesses to seek better deals from their landlords, says Thomas Bond of law firm Russell-Cooke.
Clyde & Co targets Mayer Brown duo
The law firm is continuing to expand its insurance team with the latest hirings in London.
The law of unintended consequences
In 1988, the Law Commission recommended one of the most radical reforms in the history of landlord and tenant law in England and Wales, the abolition of so-called 'original tenant liability'. Bill Chandler of Hill Dickinson discusses.
Aon appoints ex-managing partner as head of legal and technical
Edward Smerdon joins the insurance company in its financial and professional services divison.
Locke Lord names new London managing partner
The US firm has appointed James Channo to run the office with the aim to build up the London practice.
Slaughter and May ex-partner to chair city regulatory body
Charles Randell will oversee financial regulation in the run-up to Brexit in the high-profile post.
Macfarlanes avoids election for senior partner
The firm has opted for a collaborative approach to appointing the next leader as its veteran senior partner Charles Martin prepares to hand over the mantle to the next generation.
Wills and probate lawyers predict spike in January
Wills and probate lawyers look set for a busy January as tensions over Christmas can spark moves to change wills, according to research from law firm Stephensons.
UK financial regulator widens its net
The financial regulators are already enforcing breaches of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime, aimed at supervising more financial services employees.
Digitalisation is not for the elderly
The FCA's recent proposed changes to powers of attorney have dangers for vulnerable people, says Dawn Joughin of Excello Law.
Beyond Professional Services invests in family law business
A company which is taking a corporate approach to legal services has acquired a family law firm.