Paul Hodkinson

Paul Hodkinson is the Editor-In-Chief of Law.com International. Before joining the company in late 2018, he was the Deputy Editor and Comment Editor of Financial News, part of Dow Jones. He has also held roles as Acting Editor of Financial News and Editor of Private Equity News and has written for The Wall Street Journal as well as numerous private equity publications in the U.S. It is his second stint at Legal Week, after he worked at the publication between 2002 and 2008. [email protected]

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December 07, 2023 | International Edition

Long Hours, Very Little Research: An Expert View on Law's Wellbeing Problem

A wellbeing expert explains how the legal industry's toxic mix of intense, long hours combined with a lack of research on its effects can lead to unethical decisions as well as other problems.

By Paul Hodkinson

12 minute read

December 04, 2023 | International Edition

Embrace Diversity and Data to Evolve with the Legal Landscape

Through data analysis, we can make evidence-based conclusions about market trends, writes the chief financial officer of Baker McKenzie.

By William M. Washington III, Baker McKenzie

4 minute read

December 03, 2023 | International Edition

How Hiring in Legal Markets Around The World Has Fared in 2023

Recruiter Brent Harris of Major, Lindsey & Africa explains the key trends across the US, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific.

By Brent Harris, Major, Lindsey & Africa

6 minute read

December 01, 2023 | International Edition

The Night in Pictures: The British Legal Awards, 2023

Leading lawyers from across the UK's legal industry gathered in Central London on Wednesday night for the prestigious British Legal Awards.

By Law.com International

1 minute read

November 26, 2023 | International Edition

COP 28: What to Expect

COP28 is a good opportunity to take a step back to consider what sustainability means for each organisation, write two Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers.

By Silke Goldberg and Jannis Bille, HSF

5 minute read

November 24, 2023 | International Edition

Should Allen & Overy Pay the Ransom?

An attack by one of the world's most infamous ransomware groups has left the law firm in a quandary, and time is running out, writes the London Lawyer.

By Paul Hodkinson

4 minute read

November 22, 2023 | International Edition

AI and Cybersecurity Products in Focus as Legal Innovation Awards Open for Entries

The ceremony will honour in-house teams, firms, suppliers and individuals across a total of 28 categories.

By Law.com International

2 minute read

November 21, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Law's Lightbulb Moment: Why AI Needs More Time to Develop

The adoption of AI into law will be gradual, not sudden, and we are probably still waiting for that perfect product to arrive.

By Paul Hodkinson

4 minute read

November 20, 2023 | International Edition

Designation Model Power Dynamics Upended by Weaker Deal Market

A quieter deal market has affected the controversial practice, meaning that 'lenders don't feel they're being told what to do', according to advisers.

By Jack Womack | Paul Hodkinson

3 minute read

November 19, 2023 | International Edition

Some Things are More Important than Corporate Law

The Israel-Gaza conflict and threats to the rule of law in various countries are putting the importance of daily commercial legal practice into perspective, writes the Global Lawyer.

By Paul Hodkinson

5 minute read

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