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The UK's Top Law Firms for Racial Diversity, 2023

US law firms continue to outperform UK rivals, with the Law Society's president pointing to a trend of minority lawyers quitting larger law firms due to a lack of progress.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Rates are Getting Crazy': General Counsel Intensify Calls to Overhaul the Billable Hour

As charge-out rates rocket alongside inflation and interest rates, top in-house lawyers say that the need to revolutionise the billable hour model is more urgent than ever.
9 minute read

International Edition

'Never Be Comfortable': Gilbert + Tobin's Chair Discusses His Law Firm's Success and His Continued Optimism Even as Australia's Economy Slows

Danny Gilbert founded Gilbert + Tobin 35 years ago. This year he stepped down as managing partner of the firm, which is now one of the top law firms in Australia. 
6 minute read

International Edition

Generative AI: The Rising Tension Between Impressing Clients and Risk Exposure

Pressure to build in efficiencies and beat the competition are playing off against a growing need for caution.
5 minute read

International Edition

Miller Thomson's Chair Eyes Continuing Growth at Canada's Largest Midsize Law Firm

With 10 offices across Canada, the Global 200 law firm Miller Thomson is building up the firm's bench strength at a time when the midmarket in Canada's legal industry is particularly active and several U.S. firms have moved in. Managing partner Peter Auvinen discusses the firm's challenges and achievements.
5 minute read

Law.com

Ukrainian NGO Urges Lawyers to Provide Expertise to Fleeing Civilians

"My experience is that lawyers often have the best qualifications and skillsets," said Rachel Jamison, director of Safe Passage 4 Ukraine. "We're trained to do a very difficult thing, which is to put aside emotion; to work in a client's best interests, and to put mission first."
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms in the EU Gear Up to Handle Increase in Class Actions

Germany, the Netherlands, France and Spain have emerged as key jurisdictions, while firms such as Linklaters, Dentons and Freshfields feel they are well placed to win work.
8 minute read

International Edition

Top Gear to Top Career: Macfarlanes Senior Partner Sebastian Prichard Jones on Memories, Mergers and Making Mistakes

Law.com International sits down with Prichard Jones to talk about industry 'pomposity', A&O Shearman, advice for juniors and his Duolingo addiction.
9 minute read

International Edition

'I'm Hesitant to Paint a Rosy Picture': ICC's Arbitration Secretary General On Pride Month

As the industry marks Pride Month, Alexander Fessas shares his thoughts on LGBTQIA inclusion within the legal industry.
6 minute read

International Edition

The Great Taboo: Partner Retirement

Fifty-five to sixty is hardly old, but, despite legislative changes, partners at many top firms are still expected to quietly leave between these ages. Are attitudes changing?
10 minute read

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