All articles by Jemma Slingo – Page 9
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NewsMore newly-qualified solicitors promised salaries over £100,000
Newly-qualified solicitors at Macfarlanes and Hogan Lovells join six-figure salary club.
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NewsLaw Society issues Covid court warning ahead of ‘freedom day’
Many court users will have concerns about the return to normal, says professional body.
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NewsProfit jumps by 30% at Herbert Smith Freehills
City results season has got off to a flying start this year, with sharp rises in partner profits and record revenue figures.
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NewsCity firm claiming furlough money despite $1.5m partner profits
Reed Smith claimed between £50,000 and £125,000 from December 2020 to April 2021.
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NewsBanks face £1bn class action over forex rigging
Pension funds, asset managers, hedge funds and corporates are seeking to bring a group claim against five banks.
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NewsCity results season kicks off on a high
Top-50 financial results season sees ‘record’ activity levels, rising revenue and spikes in partner profit.
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NewsAustralia deal may open Pacific door to UK lawyers
UK government formally begins negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
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News'Unjustifiable': Law Society denounces probate fee hike
It is wrong to increase fees when service is still subject to significant delays, says representative body.
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NewsEx-Dechert partner accused of lying to court claims 'global amnesia'
Neil Gerrard said he suffers from bouts of memory loss and cannot remember text messages about the Serious Fraud Office.
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NewsNurse sacked over flexible working secures ‘landmark' victory
Employment tribunal should have paid attention to the ‘childcare disparity’ between men and women, says appeal judge.
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NewsLet UK rejoin Lugano, European lawyers demand
International Academy of Family Lawyers warns of ‘confusion, delay and increased cost’ if UK is blocked from key legal pact.
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NewsJunior barristers' win rates almost on par with QCs, say researchers
Queen’s Counsel win just 55% of cases when matched against non-silks in court, research reveals.
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NewsPartner profits rebound by £155k at Fieldfisher
City results season gets off to a strong start with several firms reporting higher turnover.
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NewsProbate fees to rise as government seeks extra £25m a year
Ministry of Justice says current probate system operating at a loss and subsidised by the taxpayer.
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NewsMore NQs join six-figure salary club
Linklaters and Eversheds Sutherland have both boosted associate pay to keep up with a ‘highly competitive’ market.
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NewsDon’t bother learning to code, junior lawyers told
Clients are increasingly demanding technology provisions in quotes from City firms, conference hears.
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NewsBarristers from ethnic minorities more likely to face BSB scrutiny
Report also reveals that male barristers are twice as likely to be referred for disciplinary action as female counterparts.
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NewsRetired partner loses profit share claim against City firm
High Court rejects claim for £135,000 from veteran solicitor, saying the distribution of profits was 'reasonable'.
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NewsBA settles biggest ever data group claim
Claimant firm says settlement 'demonstrates how seriously the legal system is taking mass data incidents’.
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NewsEU deals second blow to UK's Lugano chances
The European Commission said it is ‘not in a position to give its consent to invite the UK to accede to the Lugano Convention’.