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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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May 15, 2018 | International Edition

Avoiding the marching robots: why specialising too early could be a career mistake

Lawyers who specialise too early risk missing out on a more varied and interesting career

By Simon Walsh

5 minute read

May 09, 2018 | International Edition

'A laser-like focus' - how Clyde & Co transformed its US presence in little over a year

Clydes senior partner Simon Konsta on establishing a substantial US presence without a major merger - and why Canada could be next on the agenda

By Joseph Evans

6 minute read

May 09, 2018 | Legal Week

'A laser-like focus' - how Clyde & Co transformed its US presence in little over a year

Clydes senior partner Simon Konsta on establishing a substantial US presence without a major merger - and why Canada could be next on the agenda

By Joseph Evans

6 minute read

May 03, 2018 | International Edition

CC and Skadden called up for lead roles on China smartphone giant Xiaomi's landmark IPO

Magic circle firm advising underwriters on what could be the largest IPO since 2014

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

May 03, 2018 | International Edition

CC and Skadden called up for lead roles on China smartphone giant Xiaomi's landmark IPO

Magic circle firm advising underwriters on what could be the largest IPO since 2014

By Anna Zhang

3 minute read

April 30, 2018 | Legal Week

'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

6 minute read

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

6 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

7 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

7 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