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  • 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.

  • May 13, 2025

    K&L Gates Adds Ex-Taylor Wessing Atty In London

    K&L Gates LLP announced Tuesday that it has hired a former Taylor Wessing LLP attorney as a partner on its finance team in London.

  • May 13, 2025

    Solicitor Sanctioned For Unauthorized Immigration Work

    A disciplinary panel has suspended a solicitor after he undertook immigration work without authorization even though the profession's regulator had explicitly warned him against doing so.

  • May 13, 2025

    Victims Call For Punishment Of Post Office Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers In Report

    Victims of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal have called for lawyers to be held to account for their roles in facilitating one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in English legal history, a study by academics has revealed.

  • May 13, 2025

    Europe-Focused Legal AI Noxtua Opens Paris Office

    Noxtua SE, a Germany-based company that calls itself Europe's first sovereign legal artificial intelligence, announced Tuesday the opening of a Paris office, soon after it raised money and targeted further expansion in the region.

  • May 13, 2025

    Funders Roiled As Slow Cases, PACCAR Dull Demand

    Litigation-funders are grappling with an apparent existential crisis amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions and regulatory pressures in the U.K., compelling some to revamp their business models in pursuit of fresh capital for investment in cases.

  • May 13, 2025

    SSB Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Staff Let Go Without Consultation Win 90 Days' Pay

    A group of former staff from SSB Group Ltd. are entitled to receive compensation after the business made them redundant without carrying out a formal consultation process, an employment tribunal has ruled.

  • May 13, 2025

    Small UK Firms Opt For Organic Growth As M&A Declines

    More small law firms are looking to grow organically without overstretching themselves rather than combine with another outfit as they face a wave of mounting pressures, an industry survey has revealed.

  • May 12, 2025

    SRA Ditches Plan To Fine Firms Based On Global Turnover

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority said Tuesday that it will abandon proposals to fine law firms based on their global turnover and cease to hand out financial penalties to lawyers convicted of drink-driving — except in exceptional circumstances.

  • May 12, 2025

    Dentons Launches AI Tool For Europe, Central Asia Staff

    Dentons announced Monday the launch of an internally developed artificial intelligence tool for its personnel in Europe and Central Asia, joining other firms in developing proprietary AI tools this year.

  • May 12, 2025

    CILEX Gets Green Light For Chartered Paralegal Status

    The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives introduced a new paralegal status on Monday, making a significant step towards greater inclusivity within the legal sector.

  • May 12, 2025

    Shoosmiths Downsizes Space In Nottingham, Milton Keynes

    Shoosmiths LLP said Monday that it is moving staff in Nottingham and Milton Keynes to smaller, flexible workspaces as staff have embraced hybrid working for the long term.

  • May 12, 2025

    DWF Partner Must Shell Out £33K For Payment Error

    A disciplinary tribunal ordered a real estate partner at DWF LLP Monday to cough up more than £33,000 ($44,000) after he failed to check whether a contract had been met before he authorized a related payment from the law firm's client account.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

  • Roundup

    PR Perspectives

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    As the importance of law firm public relations continues to grow and the role of communications teams evolves, in this Expert Analysis series PR professionals discuss lawyer media relations, reputation management and more.

  • PR Perspectives: Effectively Managing Crisis Communications

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    The rise of 24/7 media and far reach of social media has made crisis communication more likely and much harder to manage, highlighting the importance for law firms to be prepared and effectively deal with crises to avoid the risk of reputational damage, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • New Solicitor Workplace Rules Present Practical Challenges

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    As law firms and partners are beginning to understand and apply the Solicitors Regulation Authority's new rules and guidance on unfair treatment toward colleagues, it is becoming clear that there are a number of potential pitfalls to navigate, says Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.

  • PR Perspectives: Getting Merger Communications Right

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    As the recent Allen & Overy and Shearman Sterling deal announcement demonstrates, controlling the narrative is the priority when merger discussions begin, so law firms need to consider their stakeholder base and the best communication channels for each segment, ready to adapt to the audience group's needs, say Ben Girdlestone and Bethany Durkin at Byfield.

  • Why Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firms Should Consider Apprenticeships

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    A recent government briefing shows that young people are increasingly signing up for apprenticeships, a trend that law firms should take advantage of to improve socioeconomic diversity and help to recruit a variety of talent, which can boost employee retention in the long run, says Emma O'Connor at Boyes Turner.

  • How AI Could Affect The Way Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firms Operate

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    Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal industry, and it is becoming increasingly clear that law firms will need to adjust their recruitment strategies, refine their service offerings and hire specialist lawyers versed in AI technologies, says Brent Harris at Major Lindsey.

  • In-Office Policies May Be Solution To UK Skills Shortage

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    Against the backdrop of the U.K. skills shortage, personal engagement with junior lawyers could boost employee commitment, engagement and retention, highlighting that physical presence in the office is valued and vital, says Michael Stokes at Harrison Clark.

  • PR Perspectives: A 20-Year Shift For Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Firm Press Teams

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    In-house law firm public relations has developed into a sophisticated practice as firms become more business-minded, and will continue to grow in importance, with legal PR teams becoming more integrated and working seamlessly across all forms of media, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.

  • Successfully Implementing AI Rules Requires A Cultural Shift

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    Recent positive use cases of artificial intelligence demonstrate the potential benefits it can bring to the legal profession, and while the development of AI rules is essential, their effectiveness depends on user adoption, behavioral change and human acceptance, say Charlie Morgan and Salman Dhalla at Herbert Smith.

  • PR Perspectives: How Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers Build Good Press Relations

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    There are multiple benefits for lawyers appearing in the media, and those who want to build good relations with the press should consider establishing contacts and maintaining those links, and understanding the role of journalists is critical in achieving this, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • What Âé¶¹´«Ã½yers Look For When Considering A Firm Move

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    With younger lawyers increasingly paying attention to factors beyond salary, such as work-life balance and career progression, it is firms that know how to appeal to other wants that will ultimately pull ahead when competing for talent, says Adam Stocker at Major Lindsey.

  • What Private Investment Can Bring To Barristers' Chambers

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    The recent private equity investment in The Barrister Group, believed to be the first at the Bar of England and Wales, demonstrates how an upgrade in chambers' business processes and technology can be achieved, both essential for the future of the profession, says Harry Hodgkin at The Barrister Group.

  • How Tech Can Make A Career In Âé¶¹´«Ã½ More Accessible

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    As practitioners and the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority seek to increase diversity in the legal profession, the adoption of technology, such as remote learning, artificial intelligence and social media communities, is playing a major role in breaking down entry barriers to a career in law, says Caroline Rayson at BPP.

  • Expansion Of Court Filming May Carry Reputational Risks

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    In light of the U.K. government’s recent consultation on expanding filming across the courts system in England and Wales, our right to open justice must be weighed carefully against the reputational risk that litigation poses to all parties involved, says Bella von Bohlen at FTI Consulting.

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