COVID-19
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International Edition | Research
'It's Damaging and Pointless': UK Partners Oppose Second Lockdown, Survey Shows
By Krishnan Nair | November 5, 2020
One partner said the lockdown decision was "woeful", but another expressed disappointment at lawyers being "small minded and selfish".
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UK Asset Manager Takes Short Position On DWF
By Simon Lock | November 5, 2020
The fund manager started taking its position in September, but DWF announced strong results on Thursday.
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Baker Botts Rolls Back COVID-19 Pay Cuts, Promises Interim Bonuses
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | November 4, 2020
The firm had already started pulling back on its austerity measures, and despite staff layoffs last month it has now fully restored pay.
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UK Lawyers Make Last Gasp Office Returns Ahead of Lockdown Deadline
By Hannah Roberts | November 4, 2020
Partners are making a dash for the office to pick up documents and other essentials on the eve of the second coronavirus lockdown in England.
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Charles Russell Speechlys Partner Dies After COVID-19 Battle
By Rose Walker | November 4, 2020
The UK partner passed away on Monday after a short battle with the illness, a statement by the firm said.
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Simmons Brings Back Staff and Confirms Bonus Payouts, Avoids Cuts
By Varsha Patel | November 4, 2020
The firm will review partner profit distributions as scheduled at the end of November.
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Taylor Wessing Mulls 'Small Number' of Voluntary Redundancies as Reduced Hours Scheme Wraps
By Simon Lock | November 4, 2020
The firm introduced a flexible hours scheme at the start of June, but is winding it up early.
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Gateley Shareholders Revolt Over Director Remuneration
By Simon Lock | November 2, 2020
Over 28 million votes were cast against a resolution to approve director remuneration at the firm's AGM.
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Hogan Lovells Reinstates NQ Pay to Original Rates across UK Offices
By Meganne Tillay | November 2, 2020
The firm had trimmed newly-qualified lawyer pay in response to COVID-19 uncertainties.
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International Edition | Analysis
Staff Cuts, Falling PEP, Office Closures: The Challenges Facing BLM
By Simon Lock | November 2, 2020
The firm has recently finished its third redundancy round in less than a year, and some are questioning its financial health.
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