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Squire Adds Three-Lawyer London Finance Team from UK Rival

The team is led by a partner and comprises two senior associates.
2 minute read

International Edition

How to Keep Hold of Associates: Hit Targets, Loosen Dress Codes and Don't Forget Fertility

I'm Rose Walker, this week discussing how law firms can keep associate attrition rates low. Clothes and fertility are two aspects you might not have thought about - but you should.
4 minute read

International Edition

Private School = Private Practice? The Firms With the Most State Educated Lawyers

US-led law firms may lead the way on UK gender and racial diversity rankings but they are notably absent when looking at educational background.
4 minute read

International Edition

Sex Discrimination and Harassment Complaints to SRA Plummeted During Lockdown

U.K. employment law firm Fox & Partners says that the data shows remote working contributed to the decline in complaints.
2 minute read

International Edition

There Are More Women Lawyers Than Ever, and They're Not Pleased With Legal Industry Norms

A new survey by the American Bar Association shows a massive disconnect between how men and women feel about their legal careers.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Corporate Law Isn't Always Negative': Why One Associate Stuck With the Industry During the Pandemic

One UK associate has pushed back against the 'narrative that corporate law is too intense and everybody at senior levels is horrible.'
4 minute read

International Edition

Trainline Looks In House For Next General Counsel

They succeed Neil Murrin as general counsel, who has been in the role since 2005 and notably led the company through its IPO in 2019.
2 minute read

International Edition

Missed Targets: How Top Law Firms Fail to Hit Their Diversity Goals

Many of the UK's largest law firms have quietly fallen short of their own stated diversity targets according to an in-depth analysis.
8 minute read

International Edition

Buyout Firm Bridgepoint Names New General Counsel

The move to succeed Charlie Barter in the influential role follows Bridgepoint's IPO announcement in June.
1 minute read

International Edition

Four-Strong Quinn Emanuel Team Joins Jones Day In Perth

The team move follows that of partner Michael Lundberg from the rival firm in May.
2 minute read

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