‘Anything that begins with admin is at risk’ – the pressures fuelling firms’ business services cuts Eliza Winter Recent weeks have seen a flurry of major law firms confirm plans to restructure their paralegal ranks and business services…
Irwin Mitchell latest to restructure support function as it scraps litigation assistant role Will Lewallen Irwin Mitchell is set to scrap its litigation assistant role following a review of its legal support team, in a…
‘Absolutely crazy’ or ‘evolution’? GCs and partners react to Labour’s Employment Rights Bill Theresa Hargreaves ‘We are committed, like the government is, to growth and to employ more people,’ says Nigel Paterson, general counsel at…
Revolving Doors: Cleary launches London real estate arm as Simmons bulks up pensions team Bertie Ford Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has made a decisive move into the UK real estate market, launching a London practice…
Freshfields to cut back Manchester paralegal ranks with redundancy round Will Lewallen Freshfields has become the latest major law firm to announce job cuts this year, with up to 19 paralegal roles…
South Asian Heritage Month: ‘My experiences have shaped me – that adds value in terms of what I bring to the firm’ Will Lewallen Twenty years ago, Sajida Hussain approached the reception desk of an assessment centre and said she was there for an…
Revolving Doors: Goodwin and Mayer Brown bolster PE teams as top arbitration silk moves to Gibson Dunn Will Lewallen Goodwin has continued to expand its London private equity practice with the hire of Matthew Ayre, who was previously head…
Travers assists on Liverpool FC’s record-breaking transfer of German star Wirtz Tom Cox Travers Smith has scored a lead role on the transfer of German footballer Florian Wirtz to Liverpool FC, a deal…
Lewis Silkin brought in for high-profile investigation into MasterChef’s Wallace Alex Ryan Lewis Silkin has been appointed to lead an investigation into TV presenter Gregg Wallace, after historical allegations of misconduct were…
Labour and employment: what the new government means for workers’ rights Leia Braunton After 14 years of Conservative rule, the Labour Party swept into power on 4 July 2024, setting the stage for…
Key developments in employment law in Mexico Guest Blog Can you elaborate on the role of government agencies and oversight bodies in enforcing labour laws and social security regulations…
Sponsored briefing: The lateral partner hiring landscape for 2024 Guest Blog I have been working with law firms advising on strategic lateral partner hires for more than 20 years, and trying…
Q&A: Hassan Radhi & Associates Guest Blog 1. Can you provide an overview of the current employment law landscape in Bahrain, highlighting any recent legislative changes or…
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Sponsored thought leadership: How the ESG S-factor is widening the traditional concept of labour law consultancy Guest Blog In recent years, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors have been subject to a growing and constant evolution within the…
Sponsored Q&A: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas Guest Blog 1. What are the key employment laws and regulations in India that both employers and employees should be familiar with?…
Sponsored thought leadership: Mental health in the workplace Guest Blog Mental health in Singapore’s workplace is a growing concern, with a Straits Times article reporting that nearly seven in ten…
Redundancies, restrictive covenants and unions – why employment work is surging in the UK right now Benjamin Gray A dynamic and highly active space, employment law is on the cusp of a changing world. The economic climate, new…
Editor’s letter – Employment Yearbook 2023 Georgina Stanley Welcome to the first-ever Employment Yearbook from The Legal 500 and Legal Business. This annual publication aims to provide a…
The Legal 500 view: Employment Benjamin Gray Howard Kennedy, Dentons and Mishcon de Reya have emerged as some of the firms doing the best job at keeping…
