My legal journey When I started out as a paralegal in a large international law firm, the legal industry was a very different place: conservative, homogenous, traditional. While
The low down In the early weeks of 2025, IP lawyers have seen the first ruling in the UK to require compulsory mediation, and an important and high-profile
In Morris v Williams [2025] EWHC 218 (KB), District Judge Dodsworth (sitting as a judge of the High Court) considered the ‘unambiguous impropriety’ exception to the without prejudice
The three-year time limit for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to bring claims for compensation is to be axed, which is welcome news. This restriction has
Lawyers are becoming pivotal in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. Businesses are increasingly using legal tools to reduce carbon emissions and meet the climate goals to
When it comes to litigation to slow or stop the recruitment of a team by a competitor, disputes are often resolved in confidential negotiations or with recruiting firms
Our profession is changing. In 2025, there are now few who would contest that the legal sector, renowned for its tradition and precedent, stands on the verge of
The low down Traditional equity partnerships comprise just one in 10 law firms. Yet they are leaving a major legacy: the election, for a fixed term, of managing
Cockshott Peck Lewis Application 12599-2024 Recognised body 2012 Hearing 8 November 2024 Reasons 5 December 2024 The SDT ordered that the respondent firm should pay a fine of
