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'Shouting Into a Void': One Wheelchair User's Experience of London Law

Fieldfisher's Millie Hawes has faced patronising behaviour and awkward jokes in an industry still sadly lacking in disabled diversity.
9 minute read

International Edition

Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Joins Toronto Firm Goodmans as Counsel

After three decades on the bench, Michael Moldaver says he still wants to keep his hand in the practice of law.
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms—Are Your Lawyers (Tik)Toking About You?

No major law firm has a TikTok account, but their young lawyers are using the app to appeal to its Gen Z audience and acting as a recruitment tool in the UK.
11 minute read

International Edition

A 'Small Circle' of Advisers is Best: AVEVA's GC on How to Pick Law Firms, Navigating a Takeover and Fighting for Equality

AVEVA's new GC Helen Lamprell talks about how she chooses advisers, her work at Vodafone, the empowerment of women and girls, and the treatment of mental health in the workplace.
6 minute read

International Edition

Tired of Big Law Life, Top IP Lawyer Jumps to Small 6-Person Shop

May Cheng spent almost 30 years at some of Canada's biggest firms but now wants to do things her way.
4 minute read

International Edition

Clients are Driving a Harder Bargain: Is This Cost Pressures or a Cultural Shift?

UK lawyers, consultants and GCs all agree cost pressures are causing clients to push for discounts, fixed fees and delayed payments, but others say there are also cultural issues at play.
5 minute read

International Edition

Bracing for Impact: The Liberalization of India's Legal Market is Huge, Which Firms Will be Most Affected?

India's decision to liberalize is set to mark a new era for the global legal market. But how soon will international firms move in and how will the intrusion of foreign advisors affect domestic firms?
10 minute read

International Edition

Lawyer v Banker: How NQ Pay Compares to Other Top Professions

How well are young lawyers paid compared to their professional counterparts, like investment bankers, accountants and private equity analysts? Law.com International explored a variety of sources to find out.
9 minute read

International Edition

Hockey May Be Canada's Sport but This Week Basketball Is a Slam Dunk for One Canadian Firm

"Blakes Madness" has become a popular all-day event in Toronto that brings lawyers and clients together during the U.S. college basketball March Madness tournament.
5 minute read

International Edition

Hit by a Slew of Exits, Where Does Travers Smith Go Now?

The firm needs to seriously consider a merger and change its lockstep system, several argue.
7 minute read

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