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August 14, 2024
Addleshaw Goddard Nears £500M Revenue As Profits Soar
Addleshaw Goddard LLP said Wednesday that turnover increased by double digits to just short of £500 million ($643 million) as it published its latest financial results, fueled by growth in markets including Ireland and the Middle East, and revealed that profits surged by 14%.
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August 14, 2024
CMS Closes On €2B In Global Revenue
CMS said on Wednesday that its global revenue has edged closer to the €2 billion ($2.2 billion) mark that it reached in 2023, driven by its corporate team, as the firm's U.K. limited liability partnership recorded an increase in income of approximately 7%.
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August 14, 2024
Watchdog Warns Coroner Over 'Bollocks' Comment
An assistant coroner has been handed a formal warning for misconduct after he described a barrister's submission during an inquest as "bollocks."
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August 13, 2024
Most In-House Counsel Worried Over Transparency Act
Most legal and compliance executives are worried that their own companies are not ready to meet the requirements of the new U.S. Corporate Transparency Act, and many don't even know when the reporting deadlines are.
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August 20, 2024
German Patent Boutique Hires HGF Team For Munich Launch
German patent law firm WSL Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB has hired a team of specialists from Harrison Goddard Foote for a new office it has launched in Munich as it looks to attract more international clients and capitalize on the launch of the European Union's Unified Patent Court.
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August 13, 2024
Travelers Defends DWFM Beckman Over Investment Advice
The insurer of now-defunct DWFM Beckman LLP has hit back against claims that the firm negligently advised a real estate investor on an almost £20 million ($25.5 million) deal, denying that the firm advised her on the investment at all.
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August 13, 2024
Walker Morris Poised To See Turnover Top £70M
Walker Morris LLP said Tuesday that its turnover is likely to exceed £70 million ($90 million) when the firm next reports its official financial results, as it strives to continue growing its business following a recent change in leadership.
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August 13, 2024
Solicitor Reprimanded Over Sexual Comments In Court
A solicitor was reprimanded by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Tuesday for making inappropriate sexual comments in a courtroom — but the panel stopped short of any further sanction because the lawyer apologized and took full responsibility for his behavior.
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August 19, 2024
Kirkland Hires Simmons & Simmons' Antitrust Head In London
Kirkland & Ellis LLP announced Monday that it has recruited the head of competition, antitrust and trade at Simmons & Simmons LLP in a move to boost its capabilities representing clients in U.K. and European Union matters in its London office.
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August 12, 2024
Law Firm Director Fined For Allowing £10K Account Shortfall
The English solicitors watchdog has fined the director of a law firm for showing "reckless disregard for his regulatory obligations" by allowing a £10,000 ($12,800) client account shortfall to go unnoticed for months after a misunderstanding.
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August 12, 2024
Spanish Lawyer Arrested For Alleged €4.5M Fishery Bribe
The Spanish national police have arrested a lawyer who allegedly transferred €4.5 million ($4.9 million) through his own company to officials close to the Equatorial Guinea government to secure a factory contract, according to the European Union's law enforcement agency.
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August 12, 2024
Death Of Firm Owner Ends Employee Contracts, Judge Rules
An employment judge has ruled that the staff of a solicitor were not employed after his death because his father did not have the legal authority to offer them a contract, according to a decision published Monday.
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August 12, 2024
Skadden Boosts London Pay For New Lawyers To £173K
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP has hiked the annual salaries of newly qualified lawyers at its London office, raising pay to £173,000 ($221,000) and joining other U.S. outfits that have thrown down the gauntlet to the legal market in the English capital.
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August 12, 2024
Man Who Incited Violence Against Lawyers Gets 3 Years
A man who incited violence online against immigration solicitors and asylum seekers has been imprisoned for more than three years.
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August 09, 2024
Conveyancing Firm Fined Over AML Failings
An English solicitors firm has been fined £21,843 ($27,864) for failing to keep records required under anti-money laundering regulations, the Solicitors Regulation Authority said Friday.
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August 09, 2024
Pinsent Masons Trying Shorter Working Week
Pinsent Masons LLP said Friday that it is trying out a compressed working week as the legal industry continues to grapple with the advantages and challenges of flexible working.
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August 09, 2024
Landlords, Lawyers Accused Of Lying To Get Costs Ruling
A man who was in a legal dispute over rent arrears has sued his landlord and the landlord's legal team for more than £147,500 ($187,383), alleging that two cost judgments were obtained by fraud.
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August 09, 2024
Lawyer To Face Tribunal Over Report Of False Asylum Claims
A former law firm manager must face a London tribunal after the Solicitors Regulation Authority suspended his practicing certificate and shut the legal business down following a media investigation into fake asylum claims.
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August 09, 2024
Linklaters Partner Sanctioned For Inappropriate Conduct
Linklaters LLP has reportedly sanctioned a partner accused of inappropriate behavior during a work trip with a female colleague to Vienna.
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August 09, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen China Evergrande Group file a commercial fraud claim against its founder's ex-wife, legal action by Manolete Partners against the directors of an insolvent construction company, VietJet tackle a claim by French banking group Natixis and more developments in the "Dieselgate" scandal. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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August 09, 2024
Lawyers Fear Far Right Riots WIll Harm Fight For Diversity
As far right groups target immigration lawyers in riots across the country, practitioners fear the unrest could lead to potential long-term effects on future generations in a field that continues to struggle with diversity.
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August 08, 2024
Judge In HMRC Case Won't Step Aside Over 'Scurrilous' Claim
A London judge has refused to recuse himself from litigation involving HM Revenue & Customs because of apparent bias and institutional corruption owing to his former connection to the department, finding some of the allegations "frankly scurrilous."
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August 15, 2024
Sidley, Milbank Tap Latham For Finance Hires In London
Sidley Austin LLP is set to recruit five finance partners from Latham & Watkins LLP in London, adding to the U.S. outfit's woes after Milbank LLP said that it has snapped up its own six-lawyer team in the English capital.
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August 08, 2024
Rolls-Royce Removes 'Interim' From Unit GC's Title
The new general counsel for the North American arm of United Kingdom-based defense aerospace company Rolls-Royce is a familiar face at the company, having most recently held the top lawyer position on an interim basis following the departure of the previous general counsel earlier this year.
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August 08, 2024
Pinsent Masons Revenue Nears £650M But Partner Profits Flat
Pinsent Masons LLP said on Thursday that its revenue has increased to just under £650 million ($825 million), but added that growth has halved and partners' profits have flat-lined as the business dealt with challenging economic conditions over the past year.
Expert Analysis
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Legal Industry Can Help Steer UK Out Of Social Mobility Crisis
The legal industry has a responsibility to help mitigate the U.K. social mobility crisis highlighted by the recent State of the Nation report, and it can start to increase socioeconomic diversity in its ranks by focusing on reducing the educational barriers to entering the profession, says Jo-Anne Pugh at BPP University Law School.
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2024 Will Be A Busy Year For Generative AI And IP Issues
In light of increased litigation and policy proposals on balancing intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence innovation, 2024 is shaping up to be full of fast-moving developments that will have significant implications for AI tool developers, users of such tools and rights holders, say lawyers at Mishcon de Reya.
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How Businesses Can Prepare For Cyber Resilience In 2024
With cybersecurity breaches one of the biggest threats to U.K. businesses and as legislation tightens, organizations should prioritize their external security measures in 2024 and mitigate risks by being well-informed on internal data protection procedures, says Kevin Modiri at Nelsons.
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PR Perspectives: Taking Stock Of 2023, Preparing For 2024
As law firms and PR teams review their 2023 external communications output, it is a good moment to consider how to maintain a perfect profile in order to enhance, protect and advance a firm's reputation for the coming year, says Louise Beeson at Bell Yard Communications.
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PR Perspectives: How To Communicate A Law Firm Merger
Recent data shows a significant increase in law firm mergers and acquisitions in the U.K., and to ensure the deal goes without a hitch, both internal and external communications need to be carefully planned so that appropriate messaging aligns with the objectives of the deal, says Belinda Lewis at Birketts.
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Why Law Firms Should Heed Calls To Put ESG Over Profit
According to Deloitte’s recent survey, the majority of Gen Z and millennials remain unimpressed with businesses’ societal impact, and junior lawyers in particular are increasingly expecting the legal profession to shift to a business model that prioritizes sustainability above profitability, says Dana Denis-Smith at Obelisk Support.
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PR Perspectives: What Not To Do In Legal Public Relations
There is a wealth of advice about how to publicize a law firm, but what not to do is just as important, and ignoring a target audience, communicating without a strategy, or misusing social media are potentially risky and reputation-damaging practices, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.
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A Diverse Workforce Can Help Close The Legal Talent Gap
Recent reports from professional firms reveal that a diverse workforce is likely to close the talent gap and achieve better business outcomes, and for law firms, this needs to start with routes into the profession in order to make a real change, says Jody Tranter at Barbri.
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Navigating The Novel Challenges Facing The Legal Profession
The increasing prominence of ESG and AI have transformed the legal landscape and represent new opportunities for lawyers, but with evolving regulations and the ever-expanding reach of the Solicitors Regulation Authority, law firms should ensure that they have appropriate policies in place to adapt to these challenges, say Scott Ashby and Aimee Talbot at RPC.
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Key Lessons From The SRA's 2023 AML Report
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s recent anti-money laundering report conducted supervisory activities that revealed a variety of breaches, and with an increasingly regulated landscape, lawyers can play an important part in preventing criminal activity by taking responsibility for ensuring compliance, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.
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How The Legal Sector Can Enhance Its Data Resilience
In view of the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre’s recent report shedding light on the legal sector’s increased vulnerability to cyberattacks, law firms need not only establish robust defenses, but also to redefine their approach to data security by fostering a culture of continuous learning, adaptability and vigilance, says Katie McCullough at Panzura.
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Building Strong Relationships At All Stages Of A Legal Career
Whether a junior attorney seeks to lay the foundation for a path to partnership, or a seasoned practitioner aims to leverage an extensive network, the road to legal industry success often involves cultivating sincere relationships, say Kathleen Hilton and Megan Senese at Stage.
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How Mentoring Can Increase Black Representation In Law
U.K. Black History Month is a good time to look at the importance of Black representation in the legal profession, and how mentorship can make a big difference in empowering Black lawyers, including by offering career coaching and building valuable relationships, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.
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Socioeconomic Data Shows Diversity Needed In Legal Sector
U.K. solicitors come from the highest socioeconomic backgrounds compared with the wider workforce, and with the case for a greater focus on diversity and inclusion stronger in law than in any other sector, now is the time to challenge the status quo decisions that affect equality and representation, says Nik Miller at the Bridge Group.
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PR Perspectives: When Law Firms Offer PR Services
The news of libel law firm Schillings setting up its own public relations firm illustrates the equal importance of both lawyers and PR professionals in managing the reputations of businesses and individuals effectively, especially in the evolving media landscape, says Gus Sellitto at Byfield Consultancy.