Rowan Bennett

Rowan Bennett

Rowan joined Legal Week in September 2018, straight after completing an MA at The University of Sheffield in magazine journalism. She covers continental Europe, in-house lawyers, and the Big Four.

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September 24, 2019 | International Edition

Breaking Down the Door: Legal Industry Crowds Into Ireland

The country has attracted a broad range of international law firms and large corporations in recent years, setting the stage for enhanced competition in legal services.

By Rowan Bennett

12 minute read

August 14, 2019 | International Edition

The Leaner Look: Why Legal Panels Are Slimming Down

Organisations including Network Rail, the Post Office and Heathrow have slashed the number of law firms on their panel. General counsel explain why.

By Rowan Bennett

8 minute read

August 09, 2019 | International Edition

In Pictures: The Moves Of The Week

Moves this week for DLA Piper, Dentons and Greenberg Traurig.

By Legal Week

1 minute read

August 06, 2019 | International Edition

Workplace #MeToo Legal Advice Line Launches, Backed by Actress Emma Watson

The helpline will be run by U.K. charity Rights of Women with funding from Time's Up UK.

By Rowan Bennett

3 minute read

August 05, 2019 | International Edition

Ince Appoints Duo as Joint London Managing Partners

The Gordon Dadds Group is stepping up efforts to reforge the Ince brand following the pre-pack takeover in December.

By Rowan Bennett

2 minute read

August 05, 2019 | International Edition

DVSA Opens Tender For Legal Panel

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is looking for legal support and prosecution services.

By Rowan Bennett

2 minute read

July 22, 2019 | International Edition

Dispute Erupts as UK Firms' Brexit Plans Are Thrown Into Doubt

High stakes discussions with The Law Society of Ireland centre on the ability to practice Irish law from outside of the country.

By Rowan Bennett and Paul Hodkinson

3 minute read

July 17, 2019 | International Edition

Baker McKenzie Inflates NQ Base Pay by Whopping 23%

The firm has dramatically hiked its NQ base pay from £77,000.

By Rowan Bennett

2 minute read

July 12, 2019 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires Top Irish Life Sciences Partner From Matheson

Michael Finn, who set up the life sciences regulatory and litigation practice at Matheson, is Pinsent Mason's ninth partner hire since launching its Dublin office in June 2017.

By Rowan Bennett

2 minute read

July 09, 2019 | International Edition

'There Are Huge Gulfs in Quality Between Firms': A Q&A With the Telefonica UK GC

Edward Smith, head of legal and compliance for the mobile network operator O2, talks about being in competition with law firms and slamming his colleague's head in a taxi door.

By Rowan Bennett

5 minute read