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My career in financial services began at Lex, an asset-based finance firm and a joint venture between Lex Service and Lombard that later became a joint venture with Halifax. Lex Service changed its name when it bought RAC plc. Halifax and Bank of Scotland merged and became HBOS plc. The joint venture continued between RAC […]
Conversations about diversity and inclusion across the legal profession are often underscored by an assumption that we need to legitimise the value of diversity within the profession, prompting a focus on the value of diversity to a firm’s bottom line and an assessment of the “business case” for diversity. While most legal professionals would probably […]
The past two or so years have been seminal for the progression of Black rights. The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 started a chain reaction that brought Black Lives Matter, one of the most concerted and global movements centred around the Black community I have seen in my lifetime, into the mainstream. Almost […]
Black Protest Legal Support (BPLS) was set up amid the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in May 2020. The primary aim was to monitor policing at BLM protests and to assist those who were arrested through the work of our Legal Observers. Legal Observers play a crucial role at any protest. ‘Policing the police’ as […]
I grew up with what I considered to be a relatively privileged background. Although my journey had its challenges, I was fortunate to have teachers and mentors who supported me during my formative years. Most importantly, they instilled in me the belief that any career is possible with the right work ethic. It’s made a […]
Earlier this month The Lawyer revealed its Top 20 Cases of 2022, featuring a whole host of cases set for trial. However, there’s also plenty of action to be had in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, involving the likes of New Look, SKAT and Picturehouse Cinemas. Here are The Lawyer’s top 10 appeals of […]
As disputes teams across the country prepare for looming court battles in 2022, we asked counsel from last year’s biggest disputes to share their experiences. Meghan Markle v Associated Newspapers: claimant won Victoria Anderson, senior associate at Schillings We represented The Duchess of Sussex in her claims against Associated Newspapers for misuse of private information […]
To mark the announcement of The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases of 2022, we asked experts across the hottest practice areas to reveal which cases and appeals they’re keeping an eye on this year, and why. Here’s what they had to say. Banking: Ceri Morgan, professional support consultant at Herbert Smith Freehills Nigeria v JPMorgan Chase: This […]
A number of pandemic-related disputes were played out in the nation’s courts last year, with this trend set to continue well into 2022. The UK Government’s response will be probed in the long-awaited public Covid-19 inquiry, while obligations to care home residents will also be under the spotlight. In the insurance world, business interruption losses […]
Team moves were all the rage in 2021. Why grab one partner when you can net multiple senior lawyers? In The Lawyer’s Top 10 moves for 2021 we spotlight the most significant moves of the year and what it tells us about firms’ priorities for 2022. The most notable move in restructuring: Freshfields’ Adam Gallagher […]
For most industries, the great resignation started with informal Zoom conversations in people’s living rooms. Far from indiscrete eyes, and in the collective epiphany that followed lockdowns, new career trajectories took off. It was the same across the legal market. Recruiters have described this as the “busiest year” they have ever had. “I was surprised […]
The Free Representation Unit (FRU) was formed nearly 50 years ago by a group of law students that wanted to deliver a frontline service to people that otherwise wouldn’t be able to access legal support. Feeling that their legal education didn’t sufficiently prepare them for real world situations such as Tribunal work or aspects of […]
How a legal team took on the might of the Post Office to put right one of the biggest miscarriages of justice the UK has ever seen
Seven in-house lawyers express their gratitude to external advisers for helping them through the pandemic, while giving pointers on how to move forward.
We meet the legal professionals who have taken a leap into the future of finance, travelling from private practice into a world where there are fortunes to be made but also regulatory mountains to be climbed
Meet the class of 2021: Becoming a QC is a huge achievement for the individuals concerned, but the lack of Black people at this level should be a pressing concern for the Bar
Clyde & Co is now searching for its next senior partner, as Peter Hirst became the third leader in a row to stand down early. A firm that was previously famed for leadership stability has some internal issues to solve.
This year, the courts play host to a series of long-running financial and competition cases, while it looks like UK Government lawyers will be extremely busy.
A year which began on a positive note for most firms turned into one plagued by uncertainty, as society at large coped with the biggest upheaval since the Second World War
The overnight shift to remote working during lockdown has shaken up attitudes to the traditional commute forever, while raising fears over childcare assistance and career development, our major industry-wide survey reveals
China dominates at a time of political and economic uncertainty, with Covid-19 set to have a profound effect moving forward
Why tensions between the US and China are worse news to China’s elite firms than the current pandemic
Provincial governments (and non-governmental agencies) have been busy implementing various innovative waste management programs to divert waste away from landfills. In 2021, important changes were implemented across all product categories, including tires, batteries, electronic products, packaging and printed paper, beverage containers, and hazardous and special products. Key changes include: i) new programs in jurisdictions that formerly did not have programs, ii) expanded product lists for existing programs, iii) shifts from product stewardship models to extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) models, and iv) expanded regulatory enforcement mechanisms and activity.
‘The right to disconnect’ was a popular topic during 2021 and provides for an interesting discussion – should there be a legal right in the UK for employees to disconnect from their workplace?
Without doubt, the traditional employment relationship has changed. Whilst the coronavirus pandemic has had a major impact, the changing nature of the employment relationship has been taking place for several years. But what does this mean for employers?
How to compete in a changing landscape
The use of smart security devices and domestic CCTV systems is becoming increasingly common. If you use security cameras and similar devices in your home, data protection law may apply and it’s important to know your legal obligations.
On 17 January 2022, the Home Office issued further guidance in respect of the digitalisation of right to work checks.
The persisting spectre of the pandemic continues to create uncertainty in the market. Over the last 18 months, insolvency figures remained consistently low due to the government support which has been in place. With the prospect of that support coming to an end there is likely to be a reckoning, but when that will begin is unclear. Overall, this next year is likely to be one of resolving loose ends and tidying up before the economy can take off afresh.
Find out what HR directors will need to prepare for in the coming months and beyond in the Winter 2022 edition of TLT’s biannual tracker.
The panelists discuss one of today’s mission-critical ESG risks affecting Canadian, American and global businesses: forced labour and child labour in supply chains.
At present, the purchase of a property through the acquisition of the share capital of a property owning company is exempt from stamp duty. However, the State of Jersey shortly intends to bring forward legislation to impose a tax equivalent to stamp duty on such a sale, effectively closing the “loophole”.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly in complexity and sophistication and is disrupting business processes around the world. Governments and regulatory bodies are struggling to develop frameworks which meet the ever-changing needs of the technology.
Following on from the Migration Advisory Committee’s annual report, the Government have announced welcome changes to the Health and Care visa route.
In this episode The Lawyer editor Catrin Griffiths and deputy editor Matt Byrne discuss the impact of coronavirus, the latest US financials season, and whether law firms are actually listening to their clients on one of the biggest issues in the world today.
The latest episode of The Lawyer Wellness Podcast is a recording of a panel discussion that took place at The Lawyer‘s recent in-house counsel as business partner summit, featuring both general counsel and private practice lawyers who have battled their own mental health issues. It features David McCahon (global head of commercial, innovation and technology […]
Episode 3 of The Lawyer Wellness Podcast is now available to download on iTunes. In this episode, Cleary associate Eloise Skinner and The Lawyer’s features editor Richard Simmons discuss what mindfulness is and provide an example exercise. For those without iTunes/Apple Music, you can also listen on Acast, on Stitcher and on SoundCloud. On all platforms, search […]
Episode 2 of The Lawyer’s Wellness Podcast is now available to download on Acast (search for The Lawyer wellness podcast) and on SoundCloud.
To coincide with mental health awareness week, The Lawyer is pleased to present its first wellness podcast, this week focusing on mental health first-aiders.
