Ben Wheway

Ben joined Legal Week from the Press Association in 2005 and has since held a number of roles including news editor, online managing editor, production editor and bassist in Legal Week's in-house covers band The Scoops.

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January 29, 2019 | International Edition

Final BLP accounts show operating profit fell 21% in last year before US merger

BCLP posts first combined results since transatlantic tie-up as Addleshaws LLPs reveal value of HBJ merger

By Hannah Roberts and Krishnan Nair

3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | International Edition

'Possibly the greatest international trust conference in the world'

Attendees at last year's Trust & Estates Litigation Forum discuss the enduring appeal of the event

By Legal Week

1 minute read

January 25, 2019 | International Edition

CMS exits Iran as sanctions prompt rethink by international firms

Firm closes Tehran base just two years after becoming first international law firm to move into market

By Ben Wheway

3 minute read

January 24, 2019 | International Edition

Total cost of Olswang and Nabarro acquisitions unveiled in CMS accounts

Post-merger LLP filings reveal higher new top of equity, sizeable acquisition costs and a large bank facility

By Krishnan Nair and Ben Wheway

3 minute read

January 22, 2019 | International Edition

Under the media spotlight – how to handle damaging allegations against your client

Reputation protection partner Jenny Afia onhow private client lawyers should handle media allegations against their clients

By Legal Week

1 minute read

January 21, 2019 | International Edition

Linklaters reports ethnicity pay gap data as gender gap narrows

Firm files figures ahead of potential new mandatory reporting requirements

By Ben Wheway

4 minute read

January 21, 2019 | International Edition

Seven questions to make sure you're not missing the point on legal tech

This article sets out seven key questions to ask yourself when considering adopting new legal technology

By Ron Friedmann and Nigel Rea

4 minute read

January 16, 2019 | International Edition

The law firms making waves on both sides of the pond: nominations open for Transatlantic Legal Awards

Nominations for Transatlantic Legal Awards 2019 now open

By Legal Week

2 minute read

January 15, 2019 | International Edition

That dreaded phonecall - when the media calls about your client

Schillings partner Jenny Afia on dealing with journalists when your client is about to hit the headlines

By Legal Week

1 minute read

January 15, 2019 | International Edition

Breaking the resistance to change – the cultural challenges hindering innovation in law

The vision behind law firm innovation initiatives is not always shared by risk-averse older partners

By Himesh Chavda

6 minute read

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