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Private equity invests in UK family law firm
Family law practice SFL has received private equity funding to grow its practice.
Legal protection for whistleblowers 'ineffective', say lawyers
Whistleblowers need better legal protection because they are far easier to identify in the digital era, warns a report just published by media lawyers.
First ever London lateral partner hire for Slaughter and May
In a first ever move, Slaughter and May has made a London lateral partner hire attracting Herbert Smith Freehills pensions head Daniel Schaffer.
From Silicon Valley, to Silicon Alley, to Silicon Belfast
Professor Jonathan Askin has lauded Belfast as the new home of legal technology innovation.
Freshfields departs Fleet Street for shiny new Bishopsgate
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has finally put pen to paper and is departing Fleet Street after almost three decades for brand new 100 Bishopsgate.
Supreme Court on the hunt for new Justices
Three seats are up grabs in the Supreme Court - including that of the President.
Housing White Paper a 'confused approach' to private rental sector, says CA
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has attacked 'a confused approach' to the private rental sector (PRS) in last week's Housing White Paper from the Government.
New partner and former RAF pilot boosts Ashfords aviation offering
Former RAF pilot Jim Morris has joined Ashfords as a partner and head of the firm's expert aviation team.
Haynes and Boone CDG expands London office
Haynes and Boone CDG has expanded its London office with the addition of three partners who will bolster the firm's finance, shipping, and energy practices.
Judges feel undervalued and underpaid, survey reveals
A widespread drop in morale and earnings has Judges feeling jaded with nearly half planning to leave the bench early.
Baker McKenzie forms new global innovation committee
Baker McKenzie announces a global innovation drive and new technology that looks to import 'design thinking' into how it delivers legal services by utilising machine learning.
Official Secrets Acts reviewed to meet the challenges of the 21st Century
The Official Secrets Acts are being independently reviewed to ensure that the law is keeping pace with the challenges of the 21st century.
Pinsent Masons expands corporate team with private equity hire
Pinsent Masons boosts its corporate team with the appointment of corporate partner and private equity specialist, Kieran Toal.
Innovation report shows technology reshaping the legal sector
Technological innovations are reshaping the legal sector and solicitors have huge opportunities to enhance the way they work and the service they offer their clients, according to new research from the Law Society.
Kate Macmillan joins PwC cyber security team
Kate Macmillan has joined PwC as a Director in its cyber security and data privacy legal team in London.
Public Interest Lawyers saga ends with Shiner struck off
The solicitor labeled an 'army ambulance chaser' by the conservative factions of the British politics and media has been struck off after being found guilty of misconduct.
Kirkland guards against currency fluctuations with new salary cap
US-headquartered firm Kirkland & Ellis has placed a cap on salaries for all of its London-based associates.
Lawyer fined for calling himself the country's 'top' criminal barrister
Michael Wolkind QC of 2 Bedford Row certainly isn't one to shy away from the hard sell…
Management pay up 2 per cent at Pinsent Masons
However, the firm's highest-paid partner took home 5 per cent less last year.
RPC taps Miller as new managing partner
Insurance head James Miller has been selected to succeed Jonathan Watmough as the firm's new managing partner.