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A 'Substantial' Hit: Market Reacts to Shearman Arbitration Team Exit

A team of around 38 lawyers is leaving the firm, leaving an estimated revenue hole of more than $30 million.
4 minute read

International Edition

Missing the Train: The Lawyers Lamenting The Loss of the Daily Commute

"Would I prefer to be making my way into the office in the pouring rain? I never thought I'd say it, but right now that's exactly how I feel," says one UK lawyer.
4 minute read

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Working Parent Lawyers Complain of 'Massive Toll' on Mental Health

Senior lawyers across the industry say the client pressure has not stopped and firms need to adopt more tailored responses.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Clients Have an Appetite': Why Baker McKenzie Is Bullish About Africa

The firm's new director of Africa operations believes several factors, including the Continental Free Trade Area agreement, Brexit, and the U.S. changeover to the Biden administration are all contributors to an incoming boom in Africa work.
4 minute read

International Edition

'If You Cross Certain People, You're Toast': Culture Claims Surround White & Case in London

Current and former partners say there is a 'problematic environment' at the operation.
4 minute read

International Edition

Should Diversity Work Count as Pro Bono?

Some have questioned whether the traditional definition of pro bono can - or should - be stretched this far.
5 minute read

International Edition

Big Law's Working Parents Are Hurting. Money Is Not The Answer.

More than ever, law firms risk losing good talent if they don't start listening to what working parents really need.
6 minute read

International Edition

'There is Potential For Quite a Huge Generational Shift': What Could CC's Managing Partner Elections Bring?

Insiders have shared who they believe the likely candidates will be and where the diversity challenges lie.
5 minute read

International Edition

Legal Tech Predictions For 2021

Six UK experts offer their thoughts on where the sector is heading after last year's unprecedented disruption.
8 minute read

International Edition

How Africa's Top Lawyers Could Benefit From Brexit

'Direct trade will make Africa more visible to potential UK investors,' one lawyer said.
8 minute read

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