In the game – will new rules on success fees see litigators take a gamble?
Three years after the Jackson review, reforms to litigation costs have finally arrived. But one change in particular, damages-based agreements,…
Outward Bound – Portugal lawyers turn to global opportunities
Portugal continues to navigate a deep recession, aided by its legal profession. But while the sale of state assets is…
Keep Calm and Carry On – Cyprus’ lawyers face up to the worst
Beware the Ides of March: for two weeks earlier this year, the world held its collective breath as Cyprus teetered…
BT and Carillion to expand external legal services
BT and Carillion have separately extended their legal arms recently to offer more external legal services. BT Law launched in…
PROFILE: Tom Kilroy – Misys
The software firm’s legal head shares his unique viewpoint after a temporary stint as chief executive. Tom Kilroy stands out…
Risk management and professional indemnity survey 2013: Finding the Balance
New reporting requirements under the SRA’s outcomes-focused regulations have put additional pressure on risk teams’ resources but finding the right…
Risk management and professional indemnity survey 2013: Counting the Cost
While the end of the assigned risks pool may encourage more insurers into the market, professional indemnity insurance for law…
Barclays begins search for new general counsel
Barclays, one of the UK’s largest banks, has started its hunt for a new general counsel (GC) following the retirement…
Manchester market takes another hit as Cobbetts seeks saviours
With Manchester-based Cobbetts on the verge of administration, signalling increasingly difficult market conditions in the north, local rivals will surely…
General counsel pay still bolstered by bonus culture
The bonus, not the pay rise, was how companies rewarded the efforts of their general counsel (GC) in 2012. This…
Korea legal market shows signs of saturation
With the recent influx of foreign firms into Seoul showing no signs of stopping, questions are being raised as to…
Locke Lord’s lateral spree continues in London
US firm Locke Lord has continued its rapid expansion in London since launching in February this year with the addition…
Is it a Law Firm?
Times they are a-changing. Meet the international law firms with hardly any offices, no trainees, and the bare minimum of…
In-house survey: Redressing the balance
Despite constant talk that hourly billing is dead, our survey shows otherwise. In-house lawyers’ responses on fees contain a few…
In-house survey – Money for nothing
In finding value for money, in-house lawyers rate quality of service very highly. Here we assess their attitudes to overlawyering,…
Surge of law firm openings in revitalised Middle East
The resurgence of commercial activity in the Middle East is prompting international law firms to strengthen their presence in the…