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New judicial diversity board launches amid concerns over talent pipeline
Board is tasked with improving diversity across all judicial appointments in England and Wales
UK platform firms exceed 5,000 lawyers for first time, report finds
The model is also attracting more lawyers from large commercial firms, according to research by legal analytics company Codex Edge
PE-backed HF rescues Rosling King team from administration
Deal sees around 40 London staff join HF to boost dispute resolution, insolvency and real estate offering
Cyber: protecting the brand, not just the bag
Pinsent Masons’ lawyers Ellie Ludlam and Harriet McCarthy explore the growing risk and complicated consequences of cyber attacks in the luxury sector
In-house legal teams take on growing strategic support role – study
Lawyers On Demand survey shows significant jump in teams identifying primary role as strategic business partners
Judge admonishes Pinsent Masons over misleading letters drafted by junior lawyer using AI
UK firm self-reports to Solicitors Regulation Authority following insolvency judge’s highly critical remarks
US firms dominate high-value litigation in London, research shows
Value of claims involving US firms is 13 times higher than the market average, according to Solomonic
Pro bono charity Advocate names winners of 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards
The awards, presented by the Lady Chief Justice, come as Advocate celebrates its 30th anniversary
Debevoise elevates 16 to partner in New York and London dominated round
Latest cohort increases by almost half compared to 2025, with women making up 44% of promotions
‘We’re seeing a lot of AI-generated complaints coming through’: Reach group GC Nicki Schroeder
Media lawyer Nicki Schroeder discusses her GC role at Daily Mirror-owner Reach and the impact of AI on the publishing industry
The Global Legal Post unveils 2026 Law Over Borders Commercial Litigation guide
Print edition will be launched at an event during London International Disputes Week 2026
Revolut CLO outlines plan to overhaul legal panel approach
Tom Hambrett says partners will be dropped from the panel if metrics show they are underperforming
CM Murray appoints former Hill Dickinson chief executive as a strategic adviser
Peter Jackson joins on a consultancy basis to help support the firm’s strategic growth
Kirkland recruits antitrust partner quartet from Cleary across Brussels and London
Top-ranked EU competition lawyer Robbert Snelders among those moving over
Northern Ireland law soc chief executive apologises over character reference for paedophile cousin
Prominent legal figure dubs apology ‘completely inadequate’ amid reported ‘disgust’ among solicitors at situation
SRA investigations rise as misconduct reports jump by more than half since 2024
Increase in investigations behind SRA’s recent proposal to increase funding by 29%
Mining giant Rio Tinto lines up BP deputy GC as next CLO
Trudi Charles will join in August, replacing Isabelle Deschamps in the role
UK urged to ratify lawyer-protection treaty one year after signing
The Law Society and the Bar Council have renewed calls on the UK government to ratify a convention to protect lawyers from harassment
Freshfields shakes up London leadership as former UK managing partner shifts to new role
Victoria Sigeti named UK managing partner, with Mark Sansom appointed global client partner
The Global Legal Post launches inaugural cross-border Enforcement of Judgments guide
Guide edited by Osborne Clarke’s Andrew Bartlett examines legal frameworks and strategies for enforcing judgments