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Why Another Associate Left a Magic Circle Firm for a US Rival

Another recent departee talks openly about why they opted to move, with diversity of people and work high on his agenda.
5 minute read

International Edition

Tackling Race Issues: A Senior Partner's Reverse Mentoring Experience

For U.K. Black History Month, Julian Taylor and Fiona Bolton describe taking part in a mentoring scheme that focuses on diversity.
6 minute read

International Edition

'It Affects Everyone': Pregnancy Loss Policies Welcomed As More Firms Mull Them

One employment lawyer calling for more specific policies on the topics says that "pregnancy loss can result in the breakdown of relationship between employer and employee."
5 minute read

International Edition

Freshfields vs Lockstep Round 4: Kirkland Moves Reignite Debate Over Firm's Ability to Retain Talent

Two 'rising star' partner moves to arch rival Kirkland & Ellis have prompted some to say 'the wheels have come off' at the Magic Circle firm.
7 minute read

International Edition

Allen & Overy Hikes Junior Lawyer Salaries Amid Latest UK War For Talent

A fresh salary battle was sparked by Linklaters in September as firms across the world take unprecedented steps to attract starting lawyers.
2 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Grabs Two More Freshfields UK Private Equity Partners

The duo reunite with several former colleagues at the U.S. rival's London base.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Bumps Germany Associate Salaries by €20K

Topping U.K. associate salaries, the elite firm has boosted pay for junior lawyers across its offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt and Munich.
2 minute read

International Edition

Pandora's Box: Baker McKenzie Opens Up Law's Ethics Challenge

This week's Global Lawyer Briefing discusses the ethical challenge posed by the Pandora Papers as well as the industry's other big stories.
8 minute read

International Edition

White & Case Promotes Largest Ever Round

Nearly two-thirds of this year's cohort are being promoted in the firm's offices outside of the Americas.
5 minute read

International Edition

From Law Firm to Chambers: How Management Expectations Nudged Another Associate to Change Careers

"The more senior you get in a law firm, the more management you do. I've always enjoyed that side a lot less", the associate explains.
4 minute read

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