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Linklaters Latest Firm To Update Parental Leave Policy

The firm follows others that are making efforts to "normalise" shared childcare.
2 minute read

International Edition

Paul Hastings Rolls Out Expanded Parental Leave Policy in London

The US firm has followed Ashurst in rolling out a more generous package for new parents.
2 minute read

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Slaughter and May Introduces Mental Health and Wellbeing App

The move follows a wave of mental health initiatives by law firms across London.
3 minute read

International Edition

What The Beckwith Hearing Taught Us About Freshfields' Work-Hard Play-Hard Culture

Jagerbombs, Champagne, luxury coaches and high-end resorts are mixed with gruelling deals, 2am finishes and widespread stress at the Magic Circle firm, the tribunal heard.
8 minute read

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World Mental Health Day: Allen & Overy Rolls Out New Training

The firm has appointed a partner sponsor for mental health and is seeking a global provider for an employee assistance programme.
3 minute read

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Almost Three Quarters of Lawyers at Large Firms Now Work From Home

The vast majority of those with children now spend some time working from home each month.
2 minute read

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Australian Lawyers Push Back on Long Hours

In response, some law firms are actively promoting the importance of work-life balance. One firm even tells its young lawyers to leave the office by 6 p.m.
6 minute read

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Stress and Depression Rife as Almost One in Two Lawyers Experience Work-Related Mental Illness

The surprisingly high numbers come as three quarters say they feel under pressure to work extended hours, Legal Week's inaugural job satisfaction survey reveals.
7 minute read

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Dentons Appoints European 'Mindfulness' Chief and Mulls Global Rollout

Karina Furga-Dabrowska's appointment comes less than a year after she launched the firm's mindfulness program NextMind.
2 minute read

International Edition

Q&A: HSF's New US Head Talks Stateside Plans, LGBT Networks and F1 Experiences

The newly appointed U.S. head on mergers, karaoke and the importance of sleep when heading a firm's Asia, U.S. and global disputes operations.
6 minute read

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