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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April 30, 2018 | International Edition

'There's never been a moment like this' - the US lawyer, the QC and a unique transatlantic alliance

Jeffrey Golden, the first American lawyer and non-barrister to lead a London chambers, on his plans for 3 Hare Court alongside co-head Simon Davenport QC

By Dominic Carman

5 minute read

April 27, 2018 | International Edition

'We're running a prize asset into the ground' - top criminal QC on drama, diversity and the cuts decimating the profession

Sallie Bennett-Jenkins QC on the factors holding back women in law, the challenges facing the criminal Bar, and the 'insanity' of the demands of the job

By Georgina Stanley

6 minute read

April 25, 2018 | International Edition

SRA confirms A&O Weinstein investigation as MP questions 'cosy' relationship with top firms

Firm under investigation over NDA as regulator's relationship with top firms faces scrutiny

By Rose Walker

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Living in Bristol: six reasons to go west for your next career move

From commuting benefits to lively nightlife, working in Bristol can offer a range of benefits for jobseekers looking further afield then London

By Burges Salmon

3 minute read

April 23, 2018 | International Edition

Rosenblatt to become fourth UK law firm to go public

Firm set to follow Keystone, Gordon Dadds and Gateley with AIM listing

By Legal Week

2 minute read

April 20, 2018 | International Edition

Magic circle trio take lead roles on Old Mutual's four-way split

UK trio advise alongside South Africa's Webber Wentzel and Bowman Gilfillan

By Rose Walker

2 minute read

April 19, 2018 | International Edition

Ashurst bolsters tech credentials with hire of GE Capital International IT director

Firm makes GE Capital hire as long-serving chief technology officer prepares to leave

By Caroline Hill

3 minute read

April 17, 2018 | International Edition

Litigation funding: what you need to know about this fast-growing business

Litigation funding has been growing in prominence in recent years, and up-and-coming litigators need to ensure they are up to speed on what is becoming an increasingly influential factor in the market

By Verity Jackson-Grant

3 minute read