All articles by Katharine Freeland
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FeatureHalf a century of getting even
A huge blow was struck for equality just after Christmas nearly 50 years ago. On 29 December 1975, both the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970 came into force.
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FeatureFour of a kind
The accountancy giants were coming for big-ticket legal work – until they weren’t, reports Katharine Freeland. So what now for the Big Four in law?
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FeaturePro bono: Good, for nothing
Advice projects highlighted for UK Pro Bono Week showcase a legal profession increasingly focused on strategically important advice against a backdrop of soaring unmet need. Katharine Freeland reports.
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FeatureDisputes and the EU: Patching it up
Lawyers have profited from assisting clients who need Brexit ‘workarounds’, especially when it comes to disputes. But, as Katharine Freeland reports, the professional inconvenience for lawyers is taking its toll.
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FeatureSum of our fears
Within our laws, terrorism attracts its own legal exceptionalism – its deeds and the state’s responses are in a legal class apart. But as our laws develop, do they reflect both the correct threats and our democratic values? Katharine Freeland reports.
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FeatureBrexit divergence: Drifting apart
With opportunities for divergence now manifold, to what degree will we break stride with our biggest trading partner?
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FeatureSwitched on
Britain must lead the way on renewable energy, says chancellor Rachel Reeves. As Katharine Freeland reports, lawyers are helping to clear the obstacles standing in the way of net zero.
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FeatureWinning combinations
From tribunal hearings to Supreme Court test cases and headline-grabbing strikes, lawyers who advise trade unions are a major force shaping the world of work. Katharine Freeland reports.
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FeatureAt the double
The saying ‘it’s lonely at the top’ doesn’t apply at many law firms, where senior and managing partners share leadership responsibilities. It helps if they get along, writes Katharine Freeland.
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FeaturePlea bargaining
Deferred prosecution agreements in the UK are barely into double figures, whereas the US is a repeat user. Will new anti-fraud legislation increase their appeal? Katharine Freeland reports.
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FeatureOff the hamster wheel
The not-for-profit law firm is not a euphemism for losing money. Katharine Freeland talks to lawyers who are billing clients for whole new reasons.
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FeatureSuccession planners
Which area of law should an ambitious and intellectually curious lawyer aim for upon qualification? A growing number are deciding that the dust has come off the private client world, reports Katharine Freeland.
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FeatureRecovery positioning
Law firms have introduced a plethora of mental health initiatives, but LawCare’s helplines are busier than ever. Katharine Freeland looks at what employers should be doing to promote wellbeing.
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FeatureOn good authority
Despite councils’ financial woes, local government lawyers tell Katharine Freeland they are committed to this ‘rare legal ecosystem’.
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OpinionGive local government lawyers the powers they need
The role of monitoring officer comes with significant responsibilities, but its responsibilities are not well backed up by the law.
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FeatureFacing the truth
The growth of ESG reporting is subjecting law firms to unprecedented ethical scrutiny, but does it drive change? Katharine Freeland finds lawyers need to do more than reduce their air miles
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FeatureTrial and error
The scope and scale of fraud are daunting for cash-strapped enforcers. With its ‘tiny’ budget and chequered history of prosecutions, Katharine Freeland asks, can the Serious Fraud Office turn the tide?