London calling? Recruiters eye New Zealand talent market as borders reopen Jemima Marshall As prime minister Jacinda Ardern declared New Zealand’s borders fully open on 31 July for the first time since March…
History of mergers: State of the union Tom Baker ‘The global Magic Circle is all American. The reality is that the English Magic Circle are now competing with the next…
Keystone Law: Our Little Book Charles Avery ‘400 lawyers, 25 services, 19 sectors, one ethos.’ So says the mysteriously titled ‘Our Little Book’, which adorns the table…
A sneak preview of the LB100 – the lawyers are always fine, aren’t they? Nathalie Tidman ‘In the event of a recession, the lawyers will be fine. They always are. Unless you work at Ince.’ So…
Work in progress – Big Law’s existential office conundrum still needs fixing Nathalie Tidman The news that Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has directed partners, associates and trainees in London and Manchester to come into the…
Face value – mentoring in the hybrid work era Georgina Stanley ‘Sitting on your computer in your bedroom all day isn’t culturally enriching. When we see how our junior lawyers operate…
Ports in a storm – the offshore leaders thriving in turbulent times Amy Ulliott If market commentators thought the world was ready to get back on an even keel after two years of global…
