July 17, 2023 | Legaltech News
What Does a Contract Lawyer Look Like in 2023?In-house legal teams are using technology to a greater extent, and are extracting greater value from it. As a result, there's been more of a demand for freelance lawyers to have greater experience and expertise in using legal technology and working in collaboration with IT professionals.
By Matthew Kay and Geraldine Kelm, Pinsent Masons Vario
5 minute read
May 11, 2023 | International Edition
Does the Working Week Actually Work?If we look at how the working week has evolved it certainly makes sense for us to consider a four-day working week, writes the head of Pinsent Masons Vario.
By Matthew Kay, Vario
4 minute read
November 29, 2022 | International Edition
Is Flexibility Enough? How to Support Parents in the Legal SectorWhat practical steps can firms and others in the legal profession realistically take to ease the burden on working parents and mothers in particular?
By Matthew Kay, Vario
5 minute read
January 17, 2022 | International Edition
Could The Pandemic Lead to More Board Positions For GCs?Recent GC promotions could be the start of something bigger, writes Vario's Matthew Kay.
By Matthew Kay, Vario
3 minute read
June 09, 2020 | International Edition
Think Managing Work-Life Balance Is Hard? Try Doing It for a Global WorkforceInternational law firms must have strategies in place that embrace the varying needs and laws of different jurisdictions, says the managing director of the global legal services provider Vario.
By Matthew Kay
3 minute read
June 04, 2020 | International Edition
The Need for Soft Skills While Working RemotelyThere is a crucial need for displays of emotional intelligence during the lockdown, despite the fact such skills are traditionally valued less than intellectual ability.
By Matthew Kay
4 minute read
April 07, 2020 | International Edition
Will COVID-19 Pave The Way For Better Lawyer Work-Life Balance?"Lawyers may feel a powerful effect from not having to commute each day and having more time with family," says the head of flexi-lawyer service Vario.
By Matthew Kay
5 minute read
February 13, 2019 | International Edition
Across the generations: The critical need for de-stressing the officePinsent Masons director offers four tips to create a more congenial workplace
By Matthew Kay
5 minute read
July 06, 2018 | International Edition
A break from grafting: are early sabbaticals a bad idea for junior lawyers?If your current role isn't 100% your type on paper, a career break could be the answer - but don't put all your eggs in one basket
By Matthew Kay
4 minute read
July 06, 2018 | International Edition
A break from grafting: are early sabbaticals a bad idea for junior lawyers?If your current role isn't 100% your type on paper, a career break could be the answer - but don't put all your eggs in one basket
By Matthew Kay
4 minute read
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