All City articles – Page 76
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NewsFreshfields recognised for ex-offenders initiative
Magic circle firm says businesses need to take the lead in creating job opportunities.
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NewsGrand depart: 3,500 lawyers sweat it out for charity
Fourth annual Tour de Law fundraiser begins today – send us your photos.
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NewsGovernment drops plan to extend corporate criminal liability
Decision to abandon new economic crime offence a 'slap in the face' for SFO director David Green, says leading QC.
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NewsCivil court fee increases a ‘serious own goal’ – City lawyers
The Ministry of Justice proposes doubling the maximum court levy to £20,000 to generate an extra £60m in income each year.
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NewsSkilled migration curbs would harm legal sector – Law Society
Chancery Lane tells government that international firms must be able to recruit from outside the European Economic Area.
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NewsBrexit disproportionately harmful to legal services - Law Society research
Study for Chancery Lane says sector would suffer stronger negative effects than economy as a whole.
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NewsPII proposals could damage profession, City warns
Plans to reduce the minimum level of indemnity insurance cover would have only a ‘downside risk’, City of London Law Society said.
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NewsClyde & Co puts down roots in Scotland
International firm to merge with national practice Simpson & Marwick.
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NewsPinsent Masons partner dies at 47
Firm shocked by sudden death of head of the litigation and compliance group.
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NewsPinsents to give bonuses for ‘excellent’ client service
Lawyers at the international firm will be receive up to £10,000 for client engagement and innovation.
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NewsCity firms losing partners over retirement
Some partners hide retirement plans, while some firms are reluctant to risk confrontation by pressing partners on the issue, study finds.
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NewsM&A boom continues to spur growth among top law firms
Average fee income at top-100 firms rose 6.8% in the first quarter of 2015-16, according to a regular industry survey.
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NewsLinklaters to allow e-signatures on legal documents
New technology will enable clients to sign documents via their smartphones, tablets or desktops.
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NewsMagic circle steps up social mobility efforts
Top firms sign up for ‘contextual’ recruitment tool as latest research shows high levels of unconscious racial bias.
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NewsCursed with a carbuncle
At least DWF staff don’t have to look at the Walkie Talkie, which has been judged worst building in the country.
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NewsLeading Scottish firm goes under
Glasgow, Edinburgh and London firm McClure Naismith goes into administration and announces 42 redundancies.
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NewsBellwether index shows fall in City law firm deals
Law Society says City firm deal numbers could indicate problems for economic recovery.
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NewsStrong dollar hits profits at Baker & McKenzie
World’s biggest firm by revenue expects year of investment to bear fruit in 2016.