Tech Pioneers: Meet Addleshaws’ trainee innovators
A group of trainees and associates brimming with innovative tech ideas is being given the opportunity to take the reins, collaborate with partners and revolutionise how firms work
My Pride Story: Stop assuming and start asking the right questions
“Where’s mummy today?” is a question I’m asked all too often, in restaurants, the park and the nursery line when with my two-year-old. Before I used to laugh it off or even let it slide, but now I’m confident in putting people right: with a smile I politely say “my daughter has two dads”. And […]
Trainee and newly qualified solicitor salaries
The Lawyer has compiled trainee solicitor salaries and newly-qualified (NQ) solicitor salaries from the UK’s largest law firms. Updated 22 June 2020 with data on impact of coronavirus pandemic on NQ salaries and appointments. The latest salary figures are a reflection of the influence of American firms on the UK market. When Bingham McCutchen became […]
Sidley rejuvenates City PE team after partner exits
Sidley Austin has opted to hire a group of associates to bulk up its private equity team, rather than a star lateral, after the raid by Goodwin Procter last year. The City office of the US firm embarked on the recruitment effort after the departure of private equity duo Chris Iwasko and Erik Dahl to […]
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Tech Pioneers: Meet Addleshaws’ trainee innovators
A group of trainees and associates brimming with innovative tech ideas is being given the opportunity to take the reins, collaborate with partners and revolutionise how firms work
My Pride Story: Stop assuming and start asking the right questions
“Where’s mummy today?” is a question I’m asked all too often, in restaurants, the park and the nursery line when with my two-year-old. Before I used to laugh it off or even let it slide, but now I’m confident in putting people right: with a smile I politely say “my daughter has two dads”. And […]
Trainee and newly qualified solicitor salaries
The Lawyer has compiled trainee solicitor salaries and newly-qualified (NQ) solicitor salaries from the UK’s largest law firms. Updated 22 June 2020 with data on impact of coronavirus pandemic on NQ salaries and appointments. The latest salary figures are a reflection of the influence of American firms on the UK market. When Bingham McCutchen became […]
Sidley rejuvenates City PE team after partner exits
Sidley Austin has opted to hire a group of associates to bulk up its private equity team, rather than a star lateral, after the raid by Goodwin Procter last year. The City office of the US firm embarked on the recruitment effort after the departure of private equity duo Chris Iwasko and Erik Dahl to […]
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Hardwicke Chambers scraps name after discovery of slave links
Hardwicke Chambers has voted to change its name after learning it has links to a pro-slavery lawyer and politician, The Lawyer can reveal. Originally named after 18th century Lord Chancellor Lord Hardwicke, the set will now be operating as Gatehouse Chambers as of next month. The Hardwicke name originates from the Lincoln’s Inn building in […]
CMS joins forces with 150-lawyer Norwegian firm
CMS has struck a deal with Norwegian firm Kluge, a local operation comprised of over 150 lawyers. The international player has added Kluge to its network as a full member firm. It will be known as CMS Kluge from October this year. CMS has offices across 44 different counties, though few of the giant global […]
Clifford Chance hikes NQ salaries
As US firms wade into a pay war over associate salaries, Clifford Chance has decided to increase the base rate for its UK newly-qualified solicitors. Clifford Chance has now made £100,000 its NQ base salary, meaning that the pay its associates can have access to could rise well beyond the magic circle firm’s current package. […]
Hill Dickinson partner struck off over exaggerated billing figures
A City partner has been struck off after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) found she had inflated her billing figures when applying for partnership roles at other firms. The SDT ruled that Tracey Ann Sheehan had acted dishonestly in providing false figures when she successfully applied for partnership roles at Dentons in 2015 and Hill […]
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A finance partner from Clifford Chance has left the firm after 20 years for a new role. Antony Single will join the asset finance team at New-York-headquartered firm Pillsbury. Single advises on financing with a focus on the aviation and defense space and when it comes to airline restructurings and workouts. At the magic circle […]
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