When the hurlyburly’s done – nationalism, devolution and another turbulent period for Scots law firms Mark McAteer Devolution, nationalism and the dramatic shake-up in its political landscape – it’s been another turbulent period for Scots law firms.…
The prize – is team recruitment all it’s cracked up to be? Legal Business For many ambitious law firms the holy grail of partner recruitment is the team hire. Legal Business asks if hiring…
Coming Soon – assessing the big forces shaping the future of law Jaishree Kalia As part of our 25-year anniversary, Legal Business talks to industry veterans to assess the big forces impacting the profession…
Lockstep has to go for Magic Circle to enter new global elite Legal Business Conservatism and intransigence are qualities often bemoaned in the legal industry, in many cases beyond their manifestation. But there is…
2025: a vision of Big Law Legal Business It is 2025 and the view from the nominal head office of the leading City law firm remains as uncertain…
Be wary of vaulting ambition as competition ramps up in Scotland Legal Business An interesting battle is raging in Scotland on levels large and small. In early May, the Scottish National Party (SNP)…
You can’t buy loyalty – the dos and don’ts of making the lateral hiring game pay off Legal Business Fieldfisher’s Matthew Lohn argues that patience, structure and a dash of decency go a long way in hiring a partner…
Faster, higher, stronger – a vision for a better transport policy Legal Business Brodies’ Bill Drummond argues that lack of infrastructure investment is damaging the UK’s major business and legal hubs Writing this…
We need to talk… about technology Legal Business Shepherd and Wedderburn’s Stephen Gibb argues that the law must keep pace with change when it comes to connected networks…
The Last Word: The vision thing Legal Business Senior legal figures provide their take on how the market will shape up over the next 25 years RISE OF…
DAC Beachcroft set for defining post-merger management election Kathryn McCann DAC Beachcroft is gearing up for a management election this summer between both insurance and non-insurance partners as the firm…
Reed Smith launches in Frankfurt with raid on US rivals Legal Business Nearly a year in the offing, Reed Smith has opened its second German office with a bang, hiring a total…
Addleshaws launches AG Consulting ahead of contract lawyer offering Kathryn McCann As it looks to return to its pre-financial crisis form Addleshaw Goddard is set to launch AG Consulting, which will…
Clifford Chance votes through changes to lockstep in bid to retain heavyweights Legal Business City giant’s remuneration review comes after recent key departures In a move considered overdue by some, Clifford Chance (CC) voted…
An all-Tory cabinet: what does the new Conservative majority mean for lawyers? Kathryn McCann The surprising Conservative majority revealed on the morning of 8 May was generally seen as a favourable outcome for City…
‘There are still things I want to achieve’: Q&A with former law firm leader Tony Angel Tom Moore Tom Moore talks to Tony Angel, the former Linklaters managing partner who stepped down as global co-chair of DLA Piper…
Selling the family silver: Will Gateley’s listing on London’s stock exchange pay off? Sarah Downey Sarah Downey assesses Gateley’s audacious plans to become the UK’s first listed law firm Following in the footsteps of Australia-listed…
Slaughters starts salary race with £70k for NQs Legal Business The yearly contest to attract new talent has started with Magic Circle duo Slaughter and May and Linklaters both making…
First-to-file firms score double-digit growth Legal Business UK-based firms Osborne Clarke, Browne Jacobson, Clarke Willmott and Fladgate have all recorded double-digit revenue growth for the 2014/15 financial…
Brait a boon for Links as New Look buyout lifts PE market Legal Business Less than a month after advising on the £1.3bn purchase of Virgin Active by billionaire Christo Wiese’s private equity vehicle…
