All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 46
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: more bonus delays
Stephenson Harwood and RPC announce Covid-19 measures.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell elects 11 partners after national reshape
Almost three quarters of the cohort are women.
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NewsBar Council furloughs 20% of workforce
Representative body expects ‘significant drop in income’ next year.
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NewsCriminal bar bags more hardship provisions
Advance payments will be made more accessible to help barristers regulate cash flow during the crisis.
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NewsBar Council defends hiring diversity expert without advertising job
Representative body says there is no obligation to hold a tender process for consultancy support.
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NewsClifford Chance elects 26 partners despite market uncertainty
Magic circle firm stresses need to invest in talent during coronavirus crisis.
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NewsAshurst and Simmons defer partner appointments
Ashurst blames ‘continuing market uncertainty’ for its decision to push back promotion round.
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NewsWills reform must not endanger the elderly, says government
Major overhaul of probate legislation has been expected since March to enable people to make wills in lockdown.
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NewsFieldfisher takes on litigation funders with DBA insurance
The ‘exclusive’ insurance policy is designed to lure clients away from third party funders.
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NewsQC Appointments bows to pressure and donates to legal charities
Not-for-profit company donates £200,000 to emergency hardship funds.
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NewsBaker McKenzie boss 'would have been suspended today', tribunal hears
Former HR chief said the situation was 'very hard to manage' with Gary Senior still in the office.
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NewsBaker McKenzie hearing returns in virtual SDT courtroom
Former human resources head says he was not involved in sanctioning Gary Senior.
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NewsFurloughs and freezes: City office moves halted
Planned office relocations disrupted by coronavirus as firms try to conserve cash and construction projects delayed.
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NewsProbate researchers 'flouting lockdown rules by visiting heirs'
At least one outfit is visiting potential beneficiaries in person, association claims.
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NewsSRA relaxes rules to ensure trainees qualify on time
Junior lawyers can apply to defer the professional skills course for 12 months because of coronavirus.
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NewsBar watchdog predicts income boost from surge in students
Regulator expects income from examination fees to rise by 63% this financial year.
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NewsCrisis could put diversity drive into reverse, says Bar Council
Study shows that barristers from diverse backgrounds are worst affected by the pandemic.
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NewsLondon secures a third of A&O promotions
Magic circle firm praises the impact of its diversity agenda.
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NewsLeeds firm wins international trade prize
Shulmans LLP is the first solicitors firm to receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for international trade.
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NewsEversheds announces almost 40 new partners
Some 38 partners have been elected despite the ‘uniquely challenging global environment’.