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British Legal Awards Shortlist 2020: Baker McKenzie, Paul Hastings and DLA Piper Lead Nominations

The shortlists are out for this year's virtual ceremony, which will be hosted by legendary actor Richard E. Grant.
4 minute read

International Edition

Divergent Paths on Bonuses: Irell Matches Davis Polk as Kirkland Opts Out

Kirkland & Ellis, the richest firm in the Am Law 200, has decided to not adopt the fall bonus scale set by Davis Polk & Wardwell, which was matched by Milbank, Hueston Hennigan, and now Irell.
3 minute read

International Edition

Associate Bonus Wars Rage Even in 2020, but Should Some Firms Sit It Out?

"There will be a pocket of firms to follow, but not the whole market," said Nathan Peart, managing director of Major, Lindsey & Africa's associate practice group.
5 minute read

International Edition

Mishcon Sets Gender, Ethnicity Targets In Diversity Revamp

Hogan Lovells is also paying more attention to its diversity initiatives, several partners have said.
3 minute read

International Edition

Addleshaw Goddard Set To Cut UK Real Estate Associates

The firm's managing partner said the measure was being taken due to "over capacity" in the practice.
2 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters and Freshfields Join Calls To UK PM To Support Trans Rights

Four firms are among over 60 organisations who have petitioned the government to stand by its commitments to the transgender community.
3 minute read

International Edition

Davis Polk's Changes Highlight Increasing Focus on Partner Comp During Pandemic

The firm's partner compensation system—from the highest paid to the lowest paid—has been roughly 3-to-1 in recent years, from roughly $6 million to about $2 million.
6 minute read

International Edition

HSF Allows Partners, All Staff To Work Remotely 40% Of Time

The firm is the latest to expand its remote working policy in light of the coronavirus.
2 minute read

International Edition

Two More UK Top 100 Firms To Make Lay-Offs Amid COVID Fallout

A total of 60 roles are at risk, including fee-earners and support staff, in the latest redundancy rounds.
2 minute read

International Edition

Will On-The-Job Lawyer Training Take A Back Seat Post-COVID?

Linklaters' global head of learning and a manager at Slaughter and May have shared their predictions on the impact of the lockdown on law firms' training initiatives.
5 minute read

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