Life During Law: Anu Balasubramanian
I come from a family of lawyers. My father was a lawyer and a judge, and my brother followed in…
Letter from Iberia – Despite global meltdown, local lawyers remain upbeat
For most, May 2019 will feel like a lifetime ago, and Iberia is little different. When Legal Business last visited…
The Global 100 Overview: Unstoppable forces
In Legal Business’ last Global 100 issue, we reported on a ‘relatively benign’ 2018/19 for the world’s top 100 law…
£14bn Mastercard group action claim to proceed following historic Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court has today (11 December) dismissed Mastercard’s efforts to thwart former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks’ £14bn group action…
‘Things are looking pretty good’: DWF continues recovery with strong half-year results after tumultuous 2019/20
DWF has continued its recovery in 2020/21, according to the firm’s half-year results, following a torrid year that saw debts…
‘Drive long-lasting change’: Professionals urged to take part in survey on law and mental health
Professionals across the UK legal industry are being encouraged to participate in new research to assess the impact of workplace…
BT to invest £2.7m into 30-strong legal support hub in Northern Ireland
Telecoms giant BT announced today (1 December) it is poised to commit £2.7m in investment to create a new legal…
‘Leading-edge experience’ – Slaughter and May looks in-house to make rare City disputes partner hire
Slaughter and May has made a rare City hire, the firm announced today (19 November), recruiting a partner into its…
‘We expect the highest standards of behaviour’: Finance partner leaves Slaughter and May following investigation
A partner has left Slaughter and May following an internal investigation, the firm has confirmed today (18 November). Finance partner…
LB100 overview: The end of the beginning
Could anyone have known what was coming? A year ago, the 2019 Legal Business 100 (LB100) report read: ‘After a…
Ireland: No luck required
Legal Business’ last deep delve into the Irish legal market revealed a country on the rebound. Since the country’s exit…
London and St Louis receive lion’s share of investment as BCLP announces 20-strong global promotion round
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) promoted 20 lawyers as part of its latest global promotion round, the firm announced today…
‘Overwhelming support’: More of the same at Addleshaws as Joyce secures third term
Addleshaw Goddard managing partner John Joyce has reaffirmed his position at the helm of the firm following an uncontested leadership election, the…
Revolving Doors: City recruitment lull sees Wilson Sonsini and Ashurst make standout moves as Quinn hires in Paris
London saw few significant hires over the last week as the City recruitment market underwent a lull, with Ashurst and…
Revolving Doors: Clydes wins back partner to City regulatory bench as US firms make European plays
It has been a quieter week in the City recruitment market, with Clyde & Co the only firm to make a notable move while Wilson…
Revolving Doors: Bakers and Hill Dickinson the main movers in the City as firms look to Europe for expansion
Baker McKenzie and Hill Dickinson were the primary movers in the City recruitment market over the last week as a…
White & Case reverts to London in 40-strong global partner promotions round
White & Case has refocused on the City in its latest partnership promotion round, after largely overlooking London last year…
Legal Business Awards 2020 – Chambers of the Year
The entries were reviewed and our panel of general counsel judges delivered their verdicts: we are now delighted to reveal…
Legal Business Awards 2020 –
In-House Team of the Year
The entries were reviewed and our panel of general counsel judges delivered their verdicts: we are now delighted to reveal…
Legal Business Awards 2020 – GC of the Year
After reviewing the evidence for dozens of candidates, we are delighted to reveal our GC of the Year for the…