The debate around structural racism has been heightened by the killing of George Floyd and the growing voice of the Black Lives Matter movement. Together, they reframe how we think of the history of the City, and by extension the commercial legal profession.
They qualified during the Great Recession – now they’re making partner during the Great Pandemic.
How have law firm leaders managed the coronavirus lockdown and what lessons have been learned from the global financial crisis?
How have people and their firms been coping? The Lawyer asked people from across the legal sector about their experiences of the crisis
Before the outbreak of coronavirus, one of the biggest questions for law firm leaders was – how can we make our business more sustainable? With just a few decades to go before the climate crisis becomes irreversible, these are the long-term investments firms are making.
A focused leadership has created a claimant powerhouse – but how much more can Stewarts diversify its business?
The world and everything in it is going through a period of unprecedented change, which means it has never been more difficult to devise a five-year strategy. For firms nearing the end of their 2020 vision, how did they fare?
A recent talent exodus, an all-but-invisible London office and a management team based in Ohio adds up to Squire Patton Boggs facing a mountain to climb to claim a place at the top table
Beijing’s Outline Plan for the Greater Bay Area is encouraging Chinese firms to invest heavily in the region. What are their strategies, and how fast can they grow? Stephen Mulrenan investigates.
For decades, Hong Kong has been at the centre of Western law firms’ strategies, with its long history as one of the world’s key financial centres. However, times have changed since the first firms set foot in the region.
The Big Four are making a renewed effort to impact the legal market, with big-money innovation as their weapon – but traditional providers may not be as vulnerable as they think if they stick to their strengths.
Is the system conspiring against female barristers? We weigh up the evidence, using data on cases at both the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal