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‘We’re not just paying lip service to innovation — it’s part of our culture’
CMS real estate senior associate Simon Porter talks tech ahead of our ‘Innovation and the law’ event in Edinburgh Simon Porter “I’ve always enjoyed exploring the transformation from natural to built...
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This is what happens when a lawyer loses his daughter’s hamster
‘This is the most stressful day in my life since I took the bar exam’ A lawyer has inadvertently taken the internet by storm after his daughter’s hamster went missing on his watch. Taking to Twitter...
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Former Freshfields partner arrested in tax probe
A week after quitting magic circle firm Frankfurt, Germany Freshfields‘ former head of international tax has reportedly been arrested in connection with an investigation into controversial tax deals in...
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The key qualities every clinical negligence lawyer must possess
Ahead of tonight’s ‘Secrets to Success’ careers event in Nottingham, Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush discusses communication skills and client empathy Irwin Mitchell partner Emma Rush One of the...
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Revealed: Law firms’ average arrive and leave the office times 2019-20
Who’s totting-up 12 hour workdays and who’s home in time for Tipping Point? Joining the adrenaline-fuelled world of corporate law and working on megabucks deals for high-profile clients in swish...
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From Leeds University law grad to Linklaters fintech partner
Mark Drury, who will appear at today’s event, ‘The future of fintech‘, survived the financial crisis and then surfed the tech wave The official legal statement this month confirming that cryptocurrency...
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The Green Economy through the eyes of a planning lawyer
Ahead of tomorrow’s event with Shoosmiths in Birmingham, Anna Cartledge, a partner at the firm, discusses brick shortages, electronic cars and life in Birmingham Anna Cartledge As a real estate lawyer,...
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City law firm ‘consortium’ appoints BPP as SQE prep-course provider
Influential group’s future trainees will sit super-exam from autumn 2022 — a year after assessment’s proposed introduction A “consortium” of leading City law firms has appointed BPP Law School to help...
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Ex-Baker McKenzie London boss gave junior lawyer ‘unwanted kiss’ in hotel room
Then emailed her to say ‘Sorry!!’, tribunal hears The former London boss of one of the world’s largest law firms “propositioned” a junior lawyer in his hotel room after a night of drinking, a...
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Gowling WLG lawyers step in after Santa’s workshop threatened with closure
Seasonal spoof video sees Mr Claus accused of licence breach Have you ever wondered what would happen if Santa found himself on the wrong side of the law due to a business licence violation? Well,...
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How to nail a vac scheme application this festive period
‘Tis the season to be jolly tackle dreaded online forms It’s (pretty much) Christmas! The season of mulled wine, mince pies, and your favourite gift of all — spring and summer vacation scheme...
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Allen & Overy, Linklaters and Eversheds Sutherland top Ireland’s ‘Brexit...
As record number of UK-qualified solicitors register in Ireland Dublin Magic circle giant Allen & Overy now has almost 300 lawyers registered in Ireland, leading the way among City firms using the...
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Lawtech fuels UK legal sector growth, industry report finds
Revenues hit £35.5 billion in 2018 — a year-on-year increase of 6% Investment in legal technology and the continuing popularity of northshoring are among the key trends contributing to the strong...
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Former Baker McKenzie London boss admits harassing junior lawyer
But denies it was an abuse of his position The former London boss of Baker McKenzie accused of propositioning a junior lawyer in his hotel room after a night of drinking has admitted his behaviour...
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From science student to intellectual property lawyer
Mark Marfé, senior associate, Pinsent Masons, specialises in patent litigation, and often acts for companies in the high tech space Mark Marfé An ability to speak Spanish was the catalyst for Mark...
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Revealed: The best law firms for training and quality of work 2019-20
A number of law firms have been rated outstanding for their training and quality of work in Legal Cheek’s exclusive survey of over 2,000 trainees and junior associates. The findings are based on two...
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Clifford Chance launches business internship for future trainees
New scheme will see vac scheme places reduced but additional open days introduced for penultimate-year students Clifford Chance will reduce the number of places up for grabs on its highly competitive...
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How to found a start-up while working as a magic circle lawyer
Anup Mehta switched from Allen & Overy to its legal consulting arm, Peerpoint, and is now launching a parcel delivery venture Anup Mehta “I’ve been impressed by how slick Peerpoint is,” says...
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London Bridge law firm tells lawyers not to worry about lost billing after...
Winckworth Sherwood urges staff to evacuate building — and charge clients on Monday instead London Bridge (credit: Wikimedia Commons – Nigel Jarvis) A law firm messaged its staff to tell them not to...
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Student Event: Secrets to Success Leeds — with Squire Patton Boggs, Kings...
Wednesday 11 December at ULaw Leeds; open to all students and graduates Legal Cheek is coming to Leeds for the latest in its series of Secrets to Success events — in association with The University of...
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