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The Dangers of Calling Law's Most Serious Problems 'Industry-Wide Issues'

Vanessa Ford: Law's mental health crisis is only likely to worsen—but when blame lies with everyone, the buck stops at no-one.
4 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Responds to Fallout Over Vanessa Ford Inquest

The response comes a week after a coroner ruled that the partner had died following an 'acute mental health crisis'.
3 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford Reminded Us That Law Firm Culture Is Still Toxic. Why Does It Survive? 

Law firms have been trying to improve their culture for a long time. So why, the Global Lawyer asks, are we still shocked when we are jolted into realizing not much has changed?
10 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford Death: Inquest Rocks Legal Community, Reignites Mental Health Debate

Following the outcome of Monday's inquest, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.
5 minute read

International Edition

Vanessa Ford: Inquest Into Pinsent Masons Partner Death Spotlights Intense Work Life

A coroner's inquest ruled on Monday that Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis'.
6 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Partner Suffered 'Acute Mental Health Crisis' Before Death, Coroner Says

Vanessa Heap, also known as Ford, had consumed "a significant amount of alcohol" prior to her death, according to the coroner.
3 minute read

International Edition

Long Hours, Very Little Research: An Expert View on Law's Wellbeing Problem

A wellbeing expert explains how the legal industry's toxic mix of intense, long hours combined with a lack of research on its effects can lead to unethical decisions as well as other problems.
12 minute read

International Edition

Just Half of In-House Lawyers Say Company Employees Follow In-Person Work Requirements

A new study by Littler has shown how employers across Europe are responding to workplace changes.
3 minute read

International Edition

World Mental Health Day: Almost Half of Portuguese Legal Professionals Suffer From Anxiety

Isabel Gameiro, a senior lawyer at Morais Leitão, shares her mental health journey from dealing with burn-out to reducing her billable hours quota.
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Firms Risk Creating Culture of Exploitation, Australian Judge Warns

High Court Judge Jayne Jaygot says young lawyers' psychological wellbeing at risk.
3 minute read

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