Becky Pritchard

Becky Pritchard

October 12, 2023 | International Edition

Q&A: The State of AI Regulation

How regulators across the US, EU and UK are addressing the rapid rise of AI.

By Becky Pritchard

4 minute read

October 12, 2023 | International Edition

'On The Fly': How In-House Lawyers are Managing AI Risk for Their Companies

The past six months has seen an explosion in interest in AI that has left the in-house legal community rushing to develop guard rails for its ethical and compliant use at their organisations.

By Becky Pritchard

7 minute read

February 23, 2023 | International Edition

Big Money For Lawyers, But Still a Question Mark for Consumers: Are UK Class Actions Really Working?

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has gone from being a backwater to being a major centre for modern disputes, hearing cases that could generate billions in legal fees. But an in-depth analysis by Law.com International has found many are unhappy with the new world, saying the ultimate beneficiaries are not the claimants.

By Becky Pritchard

12 minute read

February 22, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firms Set to Earn £1B From First Wave of UK Competition Class Actions

The first batch of Competition Appeal Tribunal cases since a change to the law in 2015 is proving very lucrative for the law firms involved, research has found.

By Becky Pritchard

4 minute read

December 21, 2022 | International Edition

US Chamber of Commerce Launches Group to Fight UK's 'Predatory Claims Culture'

Many of the highest profile group action claims in the UK in recent years have been against US companies.

By Becky Pritchard

3 minute read

June 10, 2022 | International Edition

Amazon's UK GC on Law Firm Relationships, Panic Buying and the Big Four

In a Q&A with Law.com International, Alex Simpson talks about the challenges in his role, ESG and legal technology.

By Becky Pritchard

6 minute read

May 03, 2022 | International Edition

Private Equity Firms Are Building Their In-House Teams and Want Fresh Skills From Advisers

General counsel at several buyout firms say the industry's approach to in-house teams is changing, as are their needs from external counsel.

By Becky Pritchard

8 minute read

January 18, 2022 | International Edition

You've Been Thinking About The Big Four All Wrong

The accounting giants have been quietly changing strategy in recent years with potentially big consequences for law firms. Here, all of the Big Four's U.K. legal heads discuss their aims.

By Becky Pritchard

13 minute read

January 14, 2022 | International Edition

EY Law Aims to Treble in Size in UK and Ireland, Adding Up To 800 Lawyers Over 3 Years

The accountancy giant is planning a rapid hiring spree and has not ruled out acquisitions, its leader has said.

By Becky Pritchard and Jack Womack

3 minute read

January 13, 2022 | International Edition

PwC Signs Off Plans to Double Size of its UK Legal Arm

The 'huge investment' will involve the Big Four firm focusing on what it calls legal business solutions.

By Becky Pritchard

2 minute read