All Law firm & practice management articles – Page 25
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FeatureLocked down – but not out
From worries about wellbeing and wifi to concern at missed learning opportunities, junior lawyers were hit hard by lockdown restrictions. But there were also clear benefits for many – can they be maintained in the move to hybrid working? Eduardo Reyes reports
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NewsReed Smith’s London revenue up 13% in best-ever financial results
The international firm saw global revenue increase by 9.6% in 2021 to $1.44bn (£1.08bn).
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NewsRussian firm shuts London office over Ukraine invasion
Ivanyan & Partners to close premises ‘following the shocking developments in Ukraine last week’, departing partner says.
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NewsNorton Rose tells lawyers: no ‘external commentary’ on Russian sanctions
Global firm says it has ‘appropriate risk management policies in place' and keeps all relationships under review.
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NewsBoutique firm wins case against solicitor over move to competitor
Law by Design’s former director Saira Ali told Weightmans she could ‘transition’ clients worth around £250,000 a year, court hears.
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NewsMishcon to help refugee lawyers requalify as solicitors
London firm announces partnership with SQE training provider.
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NewsFreshfields latest top firm to boost cash reserves
Magic circle firm also announces 11% drop in profit before tax despite 6% increase in total revenue.
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NewsAddleshaw Goddard’s pre-tax profits up by a third
International firm’s highest-paid partner drew £1.61m last year, a 47% increase on the previous year.
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NewsRecord year for Hogan Lovells as PEP surges to £1.8m
International firm says total global revenues up 5.5% last year to nearly £1.9bn, pushing profits per equity partner up by 17.5%.
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NewsCommercial firm to accept crypto payments
Gunnercooke expects option to be popular with clients in the cryptoasset sector.
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NewsOperating profits soar 30% at Harbottle
City firm says it is ‘performing ahead of both budget and prior year’, despite the ‘initial uncertainty’ of the impact of the pandemic.
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NewsDLA Piper wades into NQ salary war
International firm bumps NQ pay to £95,000 in London and £65,000 in its regional offices.
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NewsLondon firm to train solicitor-apprentices on business services
Farrer & Co says it does not want trainees to get 'bogged down' in the law straight away.
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NewsNews focus: Working a four-day week
Law firms that have begun experimenting with a four-day week report increased productivity and improved staff wellbeing, but is the profession ready to embrace this radical new way of working?
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NewsNational firm scents opportunities in crypto crime
Glaisyers buys stake in specialist firm of investment fraud lawyers.
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NewsSRA diversity data reveals minimal progress on ethnicity
Proportion of black solicitors has remained at 2% since 2019.
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NewsFormer SFO director joins international firm
Sir David Green QC joins Cohen & Gresser as a partner in its white collar defence and regulation practice group.
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NewsConsultants head back to ‘traditional’ practice by starting new firm
Founders say new venture will encourage flexible hours and will not have ‘outdated’ billing targets.