Ben Wheway

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 03, 2018 | International Edition

Electronic discovery concerns surround evolving electronic communications

Sponsored by: Epiq   Methods of communicating electronically change rapidly. While traditional email communication is still widely used, more…

By Epiq

3 minute read

March 29, 2018 | International Edition

Linklaters bows to pressure and restates gender pay gap figures with partners included

Magic circle firm reveals pay gap stretches from 23% to 60% with inclusion of partners

By Rose Walker

3 minute read

March 29, 2018 | International Edition

The biggest shakeup in European data protection rules for decades - five tips for getting GDPR-ready

A look at the potential impact of GDPR on non-compliant companies - and what they should be doing to prepare

By Felicity Burling

4 minute read

March 26, 2018 | International Edition

Dentons ramps up Australia presence with 17-partner team hire from closing firm

Mass team exit prompts Australian firm to announce closure

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

March 25, 2018 | International Edition

Are you experienced? How contracting can upgrade your career prospects

Why ambitious associates looking for a greater variety of experience should consider contract lawyering as an alternative career path

By Matthew Kay

3 minute read

March 23, 2018 | International Edition

London vice-chair among frontrunners as search begins for Latham's next leader

As Latham grapples with the shock departure of managing partner Bill Voge, who could be next to take the firm's helm?

By Scott Flaherty

9 minute read

March 22, 2018 | International Edition

Freshfields gender pay report reveals smaller gap than many other top 50 rivals

Firm announces 13.9% pay gap as Manchester support centre helps bring lowest paid rank close to gender parity

By Ben Wheway

3 minute read

March 22, 2018 | International Edition

Latham had 'no choice' but to remove managing partner Voge, industry watchers say

Lawyers and PR professionals assess Latham's shock ouster of London-based chair

By Lizzy McLellan and Christine Simmons

5 minute read

March 21, 2018 | International Edition

Latham chief's exit linked to Christian group helping men deal with temptation

Bill Voge's links to men's Christian group the New Canaan Society under scrutiny following resignation after "lapses in personal judgement"

By Ben Wheway

4 minute read

March 20, 2018 | International Edition

Latham managing partner resigns after admitting 'exchange of communications of a sexual nature'

London-based managing partner Voge to leave $3bn firm after 'lapse of judgement"

By Legal Week

4 minute read


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