‘I was scared that my ability to do my job would be questioned if I revealed any weakness’
Sidley Austin private equity partner Lyndsey Laverack on changing attitudes towards mental health in the legal profession and how women are making inroads into practice areas traditionally dominated by men
‘There needs to be education’ – raising awareness of infertility and baby loss in the legal sector
For International Women’s Day, Stephenson Harwood Europe private client partner Suzanne Johnston talks about creating inclusive fertility policies and educating staff on the sensitive issues at play.
‘As the only woman in the room, I would be asked to pour the tea’ – how legal life has changed for women
From growing up in a Barnsley mining community to making the tea as a junior lawyer, Greenberg Traurig’s Kathryn Garbett reflects on a shifting landscape for women in law over her rise to City partner
‘There is more understanding now’ – how firms are supporting staff with fertility challenges
For International Women’s Day, Vinson & Elkins Europe head of international disputes Louise Woods discusses how her firm has created a more inclusive workplace for staff facing fertility issues and baby loss.
LB318 – issue menu
Brand new analysis, including our annual Euro Elite survey looking at the performance of independent players in Europe. This edition looks at Baker McKenzie’s strategy; the booming infrastructure market; a fraud case worthy of a Netflix documentary; Goodwin private equity partner Richard Lever on being inspired by The Godfather; and how to avoid being remembered for the wrong reasons in your Legal Business Awards entries + much more.
Private Client Yearbook 2024 – Private Matters
What HNW clients need to know, from their most trusted advisers
GC Legal Tech Pulse 2024 – in association with Thomson Reuters
Tech and AI are at the top of everyone’s agenda right now. Legal Business and Thomson Reuters canvassed the opinions of UK GCs and heads of legal on everything from securing budget, to the tech they want and need to invest in and how to best approach CLM implementation.
Private Client perspectives: Sandra Davis
‘I’ve had the most incredible career. It’s been fascinating, rewarding, and challenging’: Mishcon de Reya’s Sandra Davis on her career highlights, changes in family law and the biggest challenges facing clients right now
Private Client perspectives: Ashley Crossley
‘For the UK, the biggest challenge is about to happen’ – Baker McKenzie’s London head of wealth management Ashley Crossley on changes to the non-dom regime and the personal experience that led him to private client work
Female empowerment – which firms are best at championing women?
In recent years the Legal 500 has made a concerted push to boost female representation across our rankings, dedicating much effort to identifying the best women at all levels of seniority, from rising stars to Hall of Famers.