My legal life: Dr Johanne Cox, Shoosmiths
Partner in the London office.
Castles on the air
Teresa Payne came late to the law after working in a pub and travel agency. Now she runs a fast-expanding network of high street firms and has even found time to launch a radio station.
Lawyer in the news: Daniel Kindell, Morrish Solicitors
Partner, Morrish Solicitors.
Lawyers (back) in lockdown
Bindmans LLP senior associate Jude Lanchin shares her experience.
Trust builder
The City’s first general counsel to a law firm talks to Eduardo Reyes about the groundbreaking regulatory work that shaped the world of elite firms.
My legal life: Sam Ruback, Thirdfort
Head of legal, London.
Lawyer in the news: Joanne Bennett, Lawstop
Founding director, Lawstop.
My legal life: Victoria Jackson, BLM
Associate solicitor, Liverpool.
Pro active
Travers Smith’s award-winning director of pro bono talks to Jonathan Rayner about a multifaceted career and why he decided to set up his own charity.
Lawyer in the news: Paul Jennings, Bates Wells
Partner, London.
Lawyers (back) in lockdown
Karmen Koh Allen and Raegan Leather share their experiences.
How firms have been supporting women during the pandemic
We hear from Pamela Thompson, Penny Angell, Kathleen Russ and Penelope Warne.
SMB pays tribute to Dennis Taylor
Professional support lawyer was passionate about using law to bring about social change, particularly in the workplace.
How firms have been supporting women during the pandemic
We hear from Farmida Bi, Olivia Balson, Susana Cao Miranda and Sarah Mook.
My legal life: Kulpreet Virdi, Browne Jacobson
Associate in IP law.
Lawyer in the news: Rachel Harger, Bindmans
Solicitor, actions against police and state, Bindmans.
How the Covid-19 pandemic has affected women
Three solicitors from across the profession reflect on a year of home-schooling, working from home and running a business.
My legal life: Abigail Bird, Laurus
Abigail Bird is a partner and head of the legacy team at Laurus, London
All rise
Gary Hickinbottom ran the defence of the UK’s largest group action, acted for death row convicts and recently bowed out as the Court of Appeal’s sole solicitor. He looks back on his career.
Lawyer in the news: Philippa Southwell, Southwell & Partners
Managing director, London.
My legal life: Anna Newport, Newport Land & Law
Solicitor and director, West Yorkshire.
View from the top
The first woman to lead a magic circle firm, Georgia Dawson is determined to protect and build on ‘all that is fantastic’ at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Jemma Slingo spoke to her about the firm’s priorities in the age of Covid, the need for diversity and plans for expansion.
Lawyer in the news: Kevin Rogers, Wilson Browne Solicitors
Partner, Northamptonshire.
My legal life: Kirin Ohbi, Signia
General counsel and chief operating officer, London.
Lawyer in the news: Faith Salih, Irwin Mitchell
Associate solicitor in the public law and human rights team.
Lawyers (back) in lockdown
Working and living in a pandemic.
My legal life: Neil Purslow, Therium Capital Management
Co-founder and chief investment officer.
Lawyer in the news: Lauren Crow, MJC Law
Solicitor and director, Nottingham.
My legal life: Manjinder Singh Kang, Kang & Co Solicitors
Solicitor and director, Birmingham.