PEP has long been a marker for firms of profitability, efficiency, even excellency. Firms brandish them as badges of honour and headlines report on them every year. PEP up! PEP down! Firm bucks trends as PEP rises amid economic downturn! The obsession is rife, and has long been thought to showcase how well a firm […]
Three years after pledging to reward a panel firm for its diversity efforts, BT has made good on its promise and automatically reappointed one of its advisers. BT Group has crowned Addleshaw Goddard as having the best diversity and inclusion (D&I) track record among its existing legal panel, which automatically wins the firm a spot […]
Kevin Mercer is something of a legal nomad. Acting general counsel for Houseful (previously Zoopla), his CV is dotted with an array of impressive interim roles that he has taken on as part of his niche for transformation. Having worked for leading tech companies such as New York-based analytics company Verint and networking software leader […]
After nearly a decade of working with a single provider, Tesco has brought a second firm onto its property panel in its latest review. Traditionally reliant on Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner for real estate advice, the UK retailer has appointed DWF to advise on general asset management of Tesco’s property portfolio of over 3,000 stores. […]
The long-awaited listing of Arm on the Nasdaq stock market finally took place yesterday – a key milestone in the UK-headquartered technology provider’s 33-year history. Achieving this mega-listing, especially at a time when technology IPOs have been few and far between, has been no mean feat. Nonetheless, it was a challenge that Arm executive vice […]
The Scottish Government has refreshed and reduced the size of its legal panel, with eight firms making the cut. Scottish independents Harper Macleod and Anderson Strathern are among the firms that have been reappointed to the panel, which will run between 2023 and 2027. There are six lots in total and Harper Macleod has been […]
Priti Shetty always dreamed of working for the UN. “I had such an idealistic view of changing the world. But, I was scuppered by my family which was made up of bankers and lawyers, and I ended up becoming a lawyer. I realised reading law was not as interesting as practising it! But, then when I […]
Few sectors have faced as much change in recent years as commercial real estate. In particular, the way offices are now used looks radically different from only a few years ago. The pandemic emptied them, changing workers’ lives potentially forever. ESG-related demands have seen them ripped apart in a bid to meet current needs. Soaring […]
Despite the company being 52 years old, prior to 2016 Dura-Line had never had a dedicated lawyer. Four years after being bought by chemical manufacturing giant Orbia, it appointed Lucie Grant to its general counsel role. Now a role that is split between the UK and the US, Grant oversees a team of eight. Orbia […]
What does it mean to be a disruptive GC? For Liberis’s Alexis Alexander, being disruptive means being clever with what you already have. Disruption and innovation doesn’t always have to come with hefty price tags and new tech launches. Having progressed from being a head of legal to a GC, she wanted to prove that […]
“I am pretty sure most lawyers have sat around a board table where a client has asked them to draw what they think an ideal lawyer is as part of a pitch.” Law firms often complain that pitch processes can be lengthy, uncomfortable and a waste of time if you don’t end up getting picked. […]
Mercedes-Benz has reviewed its general panel of legal advisers in the UK, with two firms making the cut. Shoosmiths has been reappointed from the last panel and Freeths is a new addition. It is expected that Shoosmiths and Freeths will support Mercedes-Benz on a full-services basis for the next three years. The duo is expected […]
A pair of firms has been appointed to SmartestEnergy’s legal services panel following a rare tender from the B2B energy company, The Lawyer has learnt. Reed Smith and Walker Morris is the duo that has made it onto the roster, forcing SmartestEnergy’s longstanding incumbent Gowling WLG out of the picture. Walker Morris will support SmartestEnergy […]
Listed water services company Pennon Group has finalised its first panel review under its new general counsel, with Allen & Overy and Slaughter and May among those appointed. The other firms with places on the panel are Ashfords, Burges Salmon, Charles Russell Speechly, Squire Patton Boggs, TLT and Winston & Strawn. The selected firms will […]
Complex litigation cases have long challenged legal professionals with intricate evidence, voluminous data, and multifaceted issues. Now, with the advent of AI, legal experts have access to powerful tools that can unlock hidden patterns, streamline processes, and improve decision-making. But what about the potential risks and vulnerabilities that arise when relying on AI-driven tools […]
How can we make sure everyone has a fair chance to succeed, no matter their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability or social mobility? Just 2 per cent of all UK lawyers are Black, according to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Join Excello Law CEO George Bisnought for this engaging webinar in which he will discuss with […]
In today’s fast-paced world, technology plays a crucial role in driving project success. The key to maximising its benefits lies in the timing of its integration. In this webinar, Everlaw will explore the significance of early technology engagement and its impact on project outcomes, diving into the following essential topics: How early involvement can […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the legal industry, from contract analysis to legal research. But how are law firms and individuals actually using AI today? What are the benefits and challenges of implementing AI in legal practice? Join Everlaw for an engaging conversation about AI in action and its potential for transforming the legal […]