Features – Page 17
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The quiet desperation of young fathers at work
In the legal profession, as in other sectors, there has been an increase in levels of attrition as employees reconfigure their responsibilities and prioritise extra-organisational aspects of life over work. Dr Martyn Bradley But unlike sectors in which older employees are deciding to retire early, the ‘great ...
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Uneasy lies the crown
London remains a premier destination for litigation despite ongoing geopolitical turmoil, but international competition leaves no room for complacency. Joanna Goodman reports.
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Pitch battles
Legal Geek’s flagship conference is back at its brash and bullish best, but raising new money is becoming tougher for startups
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We were chucking money away – but no one was listening
In the last instalment of his career memoirs, Michael Simmons fears he is becoming a prisoner of his own creation. Things are starting to unravel...
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Law Society spotlight: CQS arrives on a new platform
The Conveyancing Quality Scheme quickly became a vital tool in combating fraud and money laundering. Next month the quality mark is going properly digital, reports Jonathan Rayner.
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Not in my backyard
Reform of planning law is a sensitive area – especially for Conservative voters – but it is also essential to the government’s growth ambitions. Rachel Rothwell reports on a suite of looming reforms.
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Data page – October 2022
The latest data page figures, compiled by Moneyfacts, are now available.
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Challenging the predefined ideas of 'success' and 'achievement'
Employment litigation associate Justin Farrance becomes Allen & Overy's first global ambassador for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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When the mask slips
Pandemic lockdowns turbocharged open conversations about mental health in the legal profession. But how much has really changed? Katharine Freeland reports.
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Decisions and interventions
Decisions filed recently with the Law Society (which may be subject to appeal).
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On the march
A trawl of the Gazette’s archives to mark Black History Month yields some surprises for Eduardo Reyes
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I changed my name to fit in
Three lawyers from the Law Society’s Ethnic Minority Lawyers Division committee share their experience of changing their given name, and their feelings about doing so.
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Written in the stars
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill envisages ripping up the EU lawbook, sparking concerns about the rule of law and parliamentary scrutiny. Eduardo Reyes reports.