Not every lawyer aspires to make partner anymore, but for Mills & Reeve senior associate Oliver King, it is “absolutely” his intention. But, like with any promotion, he must first build and plead his business case, which he believes is rooted in Leeds’ thriving tech sector. “The tech sector in Leeds has been huge for […]
Yorkshire firm Chadwick Lawrence has introduced new initiatives and enhanced its benefits package to strengthen its competitive edge in retaining and attracting talent in the region. One of the initiatives is a wellbeing policy, granting every staff member two hours per week during work hours for personal health and wellness activities. The initiative was originally […]
Lee & Thompson’s managing partner Reno Antoniades is no stranger to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. With three decades of experience as a film and TV lawyer under his belt – advising the likes of Harry Styles and the Beckhams – he’s navigated Tinseltown countless times. But his most recent jaunt to the […]
London: As a construction and energy disputes boutique, Fenwick Elliott is naturally one of the more internationally-minded small firms in the UK market and it is entering a new phase of overseas planning. The firm is currently in the process of applying for a licence to practise in Saudi Arabia. That is still underway, but […]
Demand for partner laterals in London is at an all-time high. A recent report by Edwards Gibson reveals a staggering 101 partner moves in the first two months of 2024 alone. This marks a 7 per cent surge from last year’s figures and a 9 per cent increase over the five and 10-year averages. Despite […]
Put your money where your mouth is: eight firms say they are doing just that.
Undeterred by profit losses and a shock CEO exit, Napthens is fiercely defending its reputation and is charting a course for growth.
Lewis Silkin has become the latest firm to introduce a parental leave policy that enables staff to take 26 weeks off at full pay. The new system means that all parents, regardless of gender identity, can take up to 52 weeks’ leave with 26 weeks at full pay. This matches policies already introduced by Ashurst, […]
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang has followed up on several hires in Leeds with the opening of a new office. Located at Wellington Place, the office has been primarily set up to provide a space for its lawyers when working with clients in Yorkshire. A spokesperson for CMS said in a statement: “We have a […]
There’s been a lot of chatter recently about the legal industry’s strides toward eco-friendly offices and revamped business travel policies, all in the noble quest to save the planet. This is all great, it really is, but unfortunately, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. If law firms truly aspire to hit their net zero […]
Hogan Lovells, Clyde & Co and Clifford Chance have the most environmentally polluting websites among UK law firms, data provided to The Lawyer has found. According to data from Website Carbon and compiled by TBD Marketing, Hogan Lovells is at the bottom of the list with its website generating 1,728.52 kg of CO2 per year. […]
The energy crisis poses an opportunity for law firms to become experts in new areas of project finance – an opportunity HSF has grasped with both hands.