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Despair and Optimism: Lawyers Voice Their Thoughts on Brexit Day

Many partners expressed deep sadness at the U.K.'s departure from the EU, but several also expect it to herald an upturn in corporate dealmaking.
7 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Respond to the Coronavirus Outbreak

As the deadly virus spreads, international firms in China are taking steps such as reimbursing taxis for staff to avoid them taking public transport, stepping up cleaning efforts and distributing masks.
5 minute read

International Edition

Ashurst Makes Up Underpayment of Junior Staff in Australian Offices

Some were judged not to have been paid enough as they had worked such long hours.
2 minute read

International Edition

Reed Smith Takes Aim at Mental Health 'Stigma' with New Task Force

The initiative, which comes as firms look for ways to tackle a mental health crisis in the profession, is an offshoot of the firm's business inclusion group for people with disabilities.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Enlists Sober Chaperones to Oversee Boozy Events

The Magic Circle firm's scheme came into effect during the Christmas period.
2 minute read

International Edition

Sustainability, Generation Z and a European Recession? Law Firm Leaders Look To The Future

Linklaters, Macfarlanes and Travers Smith leaders among those discussing what will be on their agendas in 2020.
10 minute read

International Edition

UK Lawyers Expect Little Break This Holiday Season

Most lawyers expect no break between Christmas and New Year and say they will be checking email constantly on the days they are off.
4 minute read

International Edition

The Stories That Defined The Legal Industry This Year

Scandals, stress and soaring salaries: The 15 themes that dominated the news in 2019.
7 minute read

International Edition

Eversheds Sutherland Offers Counselling in Hong Kong Amid Political Division

The firm brought in a professional counsellor to help lawyers and staff in Hong Kong deal with stress and manage personal relationships in tense situations during the current political protest movement.
2 minute read

International Edition

Managing End-Of-Year Pressure: A Guide for Junior Lawyers

A few tips on how to navigate the run-up to Christmas.
4 minute read

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