All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 40
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NewsInternational arbitrators enjoy growing caseload
Almost 870 new cases were registered with the ICC International Court of Arbitration last year.
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NewsA&O reports dip in profits
Firm says profits are flat if market uncertainty caused by Covid-19 is not taken into account.
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NewsBSB apologises after students with disabilities struggle to book exams
Less than 40% of students requiring reasonable adjustments have managed to book exam slots so far.
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NewsBCLP to cut 40 jobs in global redundancy round
Some 14 fee earners and 26 business services staff are expected to be laid off and Beijing office closed.
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NewsHerbert Smith unethical or incompetent during bank scandal review, MPs claim
All-party parliamentary group submits 21-page document to SRA over advice to Lloyds Banking Group.
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NewsLegal industry revenue drops to four year low
Revenues down 12% compared to last year, ONS data reveals.
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NewsRopes & Gray sticks to £130k pay package for NQs
Gap between US outfits and magic circle firms widens in wake of coronavirus.
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NewsClifford Chance sets sweeping diversity targets
Magic circle firm sets its first LGBT+ and ethnicity goals in a new inclusion strategy.
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NewsBoost employer confidence in ‘super-exam’, SRA told
Success of the SQE will ultimately depend on training providers, says consultancy.
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OpinionThe Lotus Eaters
As lockdown continues to ease, it is time to jog our memories and sail back to the real world.
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NewsLaw schools demand higher grades from poorer students, research finds
Applicants from less advantaged neighbourhoods need higher A-level grades, says consultancy.
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NewsBar watchdog targets sexual harassment
Regulator is investigating 15 complaints related to alleged sexual misconduct and inappropriate use of social media platforms.
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NewsDentons shuts two offices in home-working drive
Premises in Aberdeen and Watford will be vacated in light of 'the success of remote working'.
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NewsDentons delays Dublin opening
New premises in Dublin city centre are expected to be ‘fully functioning’ from September.
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NewsDisabled students struggle with exam enrolment after booking system chaos
Bar school students report spending over three hours on hold to assessment provider.
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NewsHeading for the cloud: solicitor leaves office to set up virtual firm
Bratby Law, which has a registered address in Canary Wharf, will use cloud technology to avoid the need for physical premises.
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NewsHesitation waltz: slow start to results season
Just one sizeable player has published FY20 figures so far as the pandemic casts a shadow over City finances.
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News‘Swift action’ will save £15m, DWF tells investors as jobs go
After 'encountering some headwinds from Covid-19' listed firm is cautiously optimistic under new leadership.
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NewsSolicitors braced for contentious probate spike caused by lockdown wills
‘No doubt’ wills have been witnessed via webcam during the pandemic, solicitors warn.