Is being a lawyer good for you?
Is being a lawyer good for your wellbeing? Well, that all depends on you… says Jonathan Coppin
The long read: Why your paralegals hate you
The paralegal remains one of the most ill-defined jobs in the legal profession. Exclusive research by Lawyer 2B has found long hours, poor pay and dangling the “carrot” of a training contract could create serious problems for UK firms.
Can Shearman & Sterling recapture its glory days?
Shearman & Sterling is just not fierce enough, writes The Lawyer’s Dearbail Jordan.
Global 200: The invisible US firms in London
As the first-ever Global 200 report, published next week, will highlight, while London remains one of the world’s legal market magnets many US firms either choose or are forced to remain small in the City and below the radar.
The long read: The numbers game at Slaughter and May
Slaughter and May is an anomaly. It has shunned international growth and become utterly distinct from other firms in its price range. But will this strategy work forever? It’s up to new boss Steve Cooke to decide whether tradition or transformation is the way forward.
The long read: Can Sidley break out of the beige?
Is Sidley Austin too nice a firm to push on in London? The Lawyer’s Dearbail Jordan investigates.
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The long read: Why the magic circle is struggling in China
A decade ago the magic circle firms enjoyed an unrivalled position in China. What changed?
The long read: Has strict lockstep and turf war sabotaged Linklaters’ China ambition?
Stringently managed lockstep and political infighting have contributed to Linklaters’ fast shrinking partnership in Greater China, indicating testing times for the magic circle firm’s China ambition.
The long read: Why Kirkland went wobbly in London
Dearbail Jordan looks at Kirkland’s London office.
Global expansion: has Withers bitten off more than it can chew?
What next for Withers and its managing director Margaret Robertson?
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Top tips for dealing with a crisis – and how Gibson Dunn’s reaction to Djibouti rates
As Gibson Dunn battles to protect its image while partner Peter Gray fights to protect his reputation, what can firms learn about how to manage a crisis?
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The axeman leaveth: What did Tony Angel ever do for DLA Piper?
Brought in to guide DLA Piper through a major strategic shake-up, Tony Angel was never going to win everyone’s favour, but what do the facts say about his legacy?