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Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life

By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 27, 2024

A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.

6 minute read

International Edition

Diversity Twice as Important to Associates than Partners, Survey Finds

By Charlotte Johnstone | February 9, 2024

'There is a growing cultural divide with boomer partners failing to... meaningfully advance DEI issues beyond empty statements on the website,' said one associate.

2 minute read
International Edition

'Trading Bottles for Bundles': A Solicitor-Apprentice's Story

By Brooke Moon, Ashurst | February 8, 2024

For National Apprenticeship Week, Ashurst solicitor-apprentice Brooke Moon shares how the scheme has helped on her career story.

5 minute read

International Edition

The New Normal in Office Work Is Here, but Lawyers Still Aren't Happy With It

By Andrew Maloney | January 25, 2024

Transitioning from Covid lockdown to return-to-office could be a factor in lawyers believing their firm's culture has changed for the worse, according to a survey report this week.

6 minute read
International Edition

Could US Law Firms Follow Slaughter and May, Offering 20% Less Pay for 20% Less Work?

By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024

Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.

9 minute read
International Edition

Will the Slaughters Switch On/Off Scheme Take Off?

By Aishah Hussain | January 5, 2024

That a firm of Slaughters' calibre and conservatism has put forward a solution to an age-old problem is refreshing, but lots of questions remain, writes The London Lawyer.

4 minute read
International Edition

Simpson Thacher to Require Four Days in US Offices in 2024

By Patrick Smith | December 11, 2023

In-office mandate adherence will be a factor in overall pay for Simpson personnel, with the firm saying noncompliance could affect compensation, sources said.

2 minute read
International Edition

The Top Law Firms to Work For: The UK A-List, 2023

By Charlotte Johnstone | November 28, 2023

More than 80 of the largest firms operating in the UK were ranked by their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, racial diversity and gender diversity to create this year's A-List.

4 minute read
International Edition

Culture Wars: The True Gauge of Happiness is at the Junior End

By Aishah Hussain | November 10, 2023

A firm's culture is not invisible sentiment nor marketing spiel but a proper understanding of the issues at play on people's minds, and there are small pockets of hope, writes The London Lawyer.

4 minute read
International Edition

Discovering Dissatisfaction: Why UK Associates are Unhappy

By Charlotte Johnstone | November 7, 2023

An in-depth survey of nearly 200 UK associates at large law firms has found nearly a third feel morale has dropped over the last year, with emphasis on billable hours, salary disappointment and a 'tough' office culture among the factors responsible.

8 minute read
International Edition

The Decline of the All-Nighter and the Rise of the Weekend in Big Law

By Paul Hodkinson | December 7, 2022

The same tech that allows deal lawyers some kip close to a transaction closing also enables them to be constantly on call. Have we traded one evil for an even bigger one?

4 minute read
International Edition

Do Associates Have An Entitlement Problem?

By Hannah Walker | September 27, 2022

Partners are growing increasingly frustrated with what they believe is a growing list of unreasonable demands from juniors, while associates argue they are simply drawing much-needed lines on areas such as work-life balance.

7 minute read
International Edition

Could a Four-Day Week Work in Big Law?

By Hannah Walker | June 15, 2022

Client pressures, financial implications, work-life balance and diversity are all up for discussion, as the industry ponders whether such a concept could work in Big Law.

5 minute read
International Edition

'We Will Never Be a Yoga Retreat': Senior Lawyers Debate Merits of Wellbeing Efforts

By Hannah Walker | November 19, 2021

The issue of attracting junior talent was debated in a lively discussion at the Global Independent Law Firms Forum 2021.

2 minute read
International Edition

Could Remote Working Cause London Legal Salaries to Fall?

By Hannah Roberts | October 12, 2020

Several partners have questioned the viability of paying more to London lawyers when many are working remotely and outside of the capital.

1 minute read
International Edition

BT's Litigation Head on How This Crisis Differs from 2008 and What External Advisers Should be Doing

By Paul Hodkinson | June 16, 2020

'The best calls and emails I get are short and punchy... some firms don't quite get it,' says Michael Isaacs.

1 minute read
International Edition

Virgin Management Introduces Gender Targets For Relationship Firms

By Varsha Patel | March 25, 2020

"We're conscious of the poor female partner statistics in the industry", said Robert Blok.

1 minute read
International Edition

Dentons Appoints European 'Mindfulness' Chief and Mulls Global Roll-Out

By Meganne Tillay | August 20, 2019

Karina Furga-Dabrowska's appointment comes less than a year after she launched the firm's mindfulness program NextMind.

1 minute read
International Edition

65 UK and European GCs Sign Letter Calling For Law Firms To Improve Diversity

By Rowan Bennett | March 21, 2019

The signatures include GCs from the GC 100, the European GC association, and the Cac 40.

1 minute read
International Edition

As chosen by GCs: the best law firms for diversity

By Rowan Bennett | February 18, 2019

Some firms stand out for their diversity and inclusion efforts, according to interviews with legal directors

1 minute read

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