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  • May 16, 2025

    UK Legal Revenue Tops Record £5B In March

    The U.K. legal sector generated revenue of just over £5 billion ($6.6 billion) in March as many law firms sought to boost their earnings figures toward the end of the financial year, official statistics have revealed.

  • May 15, 2025

    Clifford Chance Adds Arbitration Expert From Pinsent Masons

    Clifford Chance LLP has boosted its international arbitration practice by hiring a lawyer from Pinsent Masons LLP, saying she has broad experience in matters involving Spain and has been appointed to serve as a partner on the global law firm's litigation and dispute resolution team.

  • May 15, 2025

    India Opens Some Doors To Foreign Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers With New Rules

    The Bar Council of India has confirmed a revision to its rules to allow foreign lawyers and law firms to practice in the country in a push to become an arbitration destination, though the rules still prioritize the interests of Indian lawyers.

  • May 15, 2025

    Judge Sidelined Over Bias Concerns In Business Taxes Feud

    A London court on Thursday removed a district judge from a dispute over the payment of business taxes, citing a risk of bias amid his "sensitive" response to a challenge of his decision in an earlier linked case.

  • May 15, 2025

    SRA U-Turn On Global Revenue Fines Calms Industry Worries

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority's decision to ditch plans to base fines on global revenue has staved off a potentially punitive regime that would have made the legal market in England and Wales less attractive to international and U.S. law firms, experts say.

  • May 15, 2025

    Ex-Solicitor Hit With 1st Individual Tax Avoidance Stop Notice

    HM Revenue & Customs has ordered a struck-off solicitor to stop promoting two tax avoidance schemes, the first notice of its kind issued against an individual, the tax authority said Thursday.

  • May 22, 2025

    Freeths Hires Pensions Specialist From Simmons & Simmons

    Freeths has hired James Dean, a pensions specialist from Simmons & Simmons LLP, to lead the growth and development of the firm's national pensions practice.

  • May 15, 2025

    Vaginal Mesh Claims Pro Kept Settlement Funds, SRA Alleges

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has referred a sole practitioner at a now-shuttered law firm specializing in vaginal mesh implant claims to a disciplinary tribunal, accusing him of dishonestly keeping settlement money.

  • May 15, 2025

    HSF Names UK, EMEA Exec Partner For Kramer Levin Merger

    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP said Thursday that it has appointed a senior real estate lawyer to lead its operations in the U.K. and EMEA regions, once the firm merges with New York-based Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP in June.

  • May 15, 2025

    Legal Costs Insurer On The Hook For £83K Payout To Ex-Exec

    A legal expenses insurer could owe more than £80,000 ($106,000) to a former executive after a tribunal found that his insolvent employer's prolonged failure to pay wages and commission amounted to a fundamental breach of contract.

  • May 15, 2025

    Ex-Managing Partner Fights To Redo Costs After Bias Case

    The former managing partner of a law firm argued Thursday that a tribunal failed to consider his ability to pay up to £210,000 ($278,8300) after he tried to claim both income protection insurance and a share of its while off sick with cancer.

  • May 15, 2025

    Former Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Owner Hit With Record £4M Fine

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority said Thursday it has fined the former owner of Kingly Solicitors Ltd. a record amount of almost £4 million ($5.3 million) after closing the alternative business structure firm in 2020 over concerns about the misuse of client funds.

  • May 15, 2025

    DWF Names New Director From Outsourcing Giant Mitie

    Private equity-owned DWF LLP said Thursday that it has appointed a director at U.K. facilities management giant Mitie Group PLC to manage the day-to-day operations of the business.

  • May 14, 2025

    Feds Say Ex-BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ Atty Must Start Prison In OneCoin Case

    Prosecutors asked a Manhattan federal judge on Wednesday to set a date for a former Locke Lord LLP partner to begin serving his 10-year prison sentence after he was convicted of helping to launder about $400 million in proceeds of the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.

  • May 14, 2025

    Eversheds Sutherland Rehires Tax Expert From DLA Piper

    Eversheds Sutherland is welcoming back a tax expert in the U.K. who spent the last seven years at DLA Piper, the firm announced.

  • May 14, 2025

    EU Wrong To Deny Dutch Tax Firm's Trademark, Court Says

    A Dutch consultancy was wrongly denied a trademark for "Taxmarc" in the European Union after a German consultancy that controlled a trademark for "X Taxman" opposed its registration, the European General Court said Wednesday.

  • May 14, 2025

    In-House Solicitors Get New Ethics Guidance After Scandals

    The Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Society unveiled new resources on Wednesday to help in-house solicitors tackle ethical challenges in the workplace as their role remains under scrutiny following the Post Office Horizon IT scandal.

  • May 14, 2025

    Goodwin Hires Legal Ops Expert From HSBC

    Goodwin Procter LLP has hired HSBC's former head of legal market engagement as its new managing director of client value to oversee initiatives related to pricing, legal operations and service delivery as part of Goodwin's client-facing business support functions.

  • May 14, 2025

    Reed Smith Loses Costs Security Bid In £21M Oil Tanker Clash

    Reed Smith LLP lost a bid for Dubai-based shipping companies who are suing it for negligence to put up £6 million ($7.9 million) in costs security, as a London judge ruled Wednesday that there was insufficient evidence that Barclays Banks PLC would refuse to comply with a court order.

  • May 14, 2025

    UK Gov't To Shut Ministry Of Justice's London Headquarters

    The U.K. government said Wednesday that it will close the London building that houses the Ministry of Justice and Crown Prosecution Service amid plans to push more civil service roles out of the capital.

  • May 14, 2025

    Ex-Bevan Brittan Pro Loses Appeal Over Antisemitic Tweets

    A former lawyer with Bevan Brittan LLP failed to overturn on Wednesday a disciplinary tribunal's decision to strike him off after a London court found that he had over a long period repeatedly posted grossly offensive and antisemitic tweets.

  • May 14, 2025

    Linklaters, EY Sued For Negligence By Fintech Investor

    Linklaters and Ernst & Young LLP are being sued by a financial technology investment company for professional negligence in London, according to online court records.

  • May 21, 2025

    BCLP Hires 2 Partners From Taylor Wessing, A&O Shearman

    Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP said Wednesday that it has recruited two new partners from Allen Overy Shearman Sterling and Taylor Wessing LLP to boost its finance and tax capabilities in London.

  • May 14, 2025

    Magistrate Reprimanded For Sharing Views On Homosexuality

    A magistrate has been sanctioned after he undermined the reputation of the magistracy by sharing his personal views on homosexuality with colleagues in the retiring room of a court, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office has said.

  • May 14, 2025

    HP's $4B Fraud Case To Resume After Mike Lynch's Death

    A London court unjammed Hewlett Packard's $4 billion fraud case against Mike Lynch on Wednesday by approving an administrator to his estate, reactivating the case after the technology entrepreneur died when a yacht he was aboard sank in the Mediterranean Sea.

Expert Analysis

  • PR Perspectives: What Not To Do In Legal Public Relations

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    There is a wealth of advice about how to publicize a law firm, but what not to do is just as important, and ignoring a target audience, communicating without a strategy, or misusing social media are potentially risky and reputation-damaging practices, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • A Diverse Workforce Can Help Close The Legal Talent Gap

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    Recent reports from professional firms reveal that a diverse workforce is likely to close the talent gap and achieve better business outcomes, and for law firms, this needs to start with routes into the profession in order to make a real change, says Jody Tranter at Barbri.

  • Navigating The Novel Challenges Facing The Legal Profession

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    The increasing prominence of ESG and AI have transformed the legal landscape and represent new opportunities for lawyers, but with evolving regulations and the ever-expanding reach of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, law firms should ensure that they have appropriate policies in place to adapt to these challenges, say Scott Ashby and Aimee Talbot at RPC.

  • Key Lessons From The SRA's 2023 AML Report

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    The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent anti-money laundering report conducted supervisory activities that revealed a variety of breaches, and with an increasingly regulated landscape, lawyers can play an important part in preventing criminal activity by taking responsibility for ensuring compliance, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.

  • How The Legal Sector Can Enhance Its Data Resilience

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    In view of the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre’s recent report shedding light on the legal sector’s increased vulnerability to cyberattacks, law firms need not only establish robust defenses, but also to redefine their approach to data security by fostering a culture of continuous learning, adaptability and vigilance, says Katie McCullough at Panzura.

  • Building Strong Relationships At All Stages Of A Legal Career

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    Whether a junior attorney seeks to lay the foundation for a path to partnership, or a seasoned practitioner aims to leverage an extensive network, the road to legal industry success often involves cultivating sincere relationships, say Kathleen Hilton and Megan Senese at Stage.

  • How Mentoring Can Increase Black Representation In Âé¶¹´«Ã½

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    U.K. Black History Month is a good time to look at the importance of Black representation in the legal profession, and how mentorship can make a big difference in empowering Black lawyers, including by offering career coaching and building valuable relationships, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.

  • Socioeconomic Data Shows Diversity Needed In Legal Sector

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    U.K. solicitors come from the highest socioeconomic backgrounds compared with the wider workforce, and with the case for a greater focus on diversity and inclusion stronger in law than in any other sector, now is the time to challenge the status quo decisions that affect equality and representation, says Nik Miller at the Bridge Group.

  • PR Perspectives: When Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firms Offer PR Services

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    The news of libel law firm Schillings setting up its own public relations firm illustrates the equal importance of both lawyers and PR professionals in managing the reputations of businesses and individuals effectively, especially in the evolving media landscape, says Gus Sellitto at Byfield Consultancy.

  • Building A Global Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Fit For The Future

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    As the world faces immense changes across economic, environmental, political and social spheres, leaders in BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ are in a position to help address global challenges, while also transforming their business models to respond to historic shifts in the nature of legal work, says Duncan Weston at CMS.

  • PR Perspectives: Must-Have Tips For Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers Writing Articles

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    There are many benefits for lawyers in getting their articles, opinions and insights published in the media, and although writing about a topic can be easy, getting it published is tricky, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • How Midsize City Firms Are Luring Talent Away From BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½

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    In the wake of the post-pandemic hiring surge many law associates are reevaluating their priorities, and with midsize City firms offering a better work-life balance, greater focus on team fit and opportunities for upward mobility, the traditional legal career path offered at BigÂé¶¹´«Ã½ firms is no longer passing muster, says Ria Karnik at Major Lindsey.

  • PR Perspectives: The Advantages Of A Legal Background

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    A legal background can bring several advantages to the work of a legal public relations professional, from an understanding of the subject matter itself and the pressures that lawyers face, to a meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of the importance of following breaking news stories, says Kath Walkling at Herbert Smith.

  • Perfecting Outreach Cadence Between Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers And Clients

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    Obligations can get in the way of lawyers creating a regular communication cadence with their clients, but it is possible to rebuild and strengthen a relationship by employing empathy and showing a commitment to the client's success and well-being, says Megan Senese at Stage.

  • PR Perspectives: What Makes A Great Legal PR Professional

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    A great legal public relations professional needs first-class writing skills, intellect and an attention to detail, but in addition to these core competencies, there are transferable skills and personal qualities that are vital, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.

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