Gowling WLG appoints former trainee as new boss – Legal Cheek
Chris Towle joined the firm as a rookie more than 20 years ago — now he’s CEO Gowling WLG has appointed one of its former trainees to head-up the firm.…
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Solicitor stole over £350,000 from clients to fund home renovations, overseas property and a classic car – Legal Cheek
Jailed for four years A former solicitor who stole hundreds of thousands of pounds from clients over nearly two decades has been jailed. Sean Callaghan diverted more than £350,000 from…
Dentons launches new support measures for staff suffering domestic abuse – Legal Cheek
Emergency accommodation, financial support and additional leave among initiatives Dentons has launched set out a new policy to help lawyers and staff experiencing domestic abuse, offering a range of practical…
UK lawtech investment surges to record levels – Legal Cheek
Nearly £120 million invested in the first half of 2025 UK lawtech companies are attracting record levels of investment with new figures showing the sector is on track for its…
Law firms dominate latest social mobility rankings – Legal Cheek
Charity behind annual index calls on more employers to ‘step up their game’ The legal profession continues to feature prominently in an annual powerlist recognising businesses’ efforts to improve social…
Mills & Reeve retains 92% autumn NQ solicitors – Legal Cheek
23 out of 25 Mills & Reeve has unveiled an autumn retention rate of 92%, with 23 of its 25 final-seat trainees staying on. Those staying will join a range…
Trainee lawyer barred from profession after helping brother evade police following fatal drive-by shooting – Legal Cheek
Jailed last year Husna Khan – Credit Greater Manchester Police A former trainee property lawyer has been barred from working in the legal profession after helping her brother escape police…
ULaw lecturer appointed Law Society president – Legal Cheek
Mark Evans takes top role on Chancery Lane Law Society president Mark Evans A solicitor-turned-law lecturer has taken over the reins at the Law Society. Mark Evans, who teaches land…
Top legal bodies accuse politicians of ‘irresponsible and dangerous’ attacks on lawyers – Legal Cheek
‘Rising tide of intimidation’ The UK’s leading legal bodies have accused politicians of using “irresponsible and dangerous” language that is putting lawyers and judges at risk. In a rare joint…
Law firms told to ditch ‘Dear Sirs’ – Legal Cheek
New Law Society guidance The Law Society has issued new diversity and inclusion guidance urging law firms to ditch “Dear Sirs”, a standard legal greeting dating back to a time…
Barrister who appeared at two criminal trials at the same time is disbarred – Legal Cheek
Misled court A barrister has been disbarred after acting dishonestly in relation to two criminal trials in Nottingham and Stafford. Saleema Mahmood, called to the bar in 1999, was granted…
Revealed: Inside pupil barrister pay at the country’s top chambers – Legal Cheek
Up to six-figure sums fresh from bar school The country’s top chambers are continuing to spend big in the race to attract the brightest graduates and future stars of the…
Monday morning round-up – Legal Cheek
The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend ‘Lawyers are like footballers but with no transfer window’: What Neel Sachdev wants at Paul Weiss Letter: Tackling…
Ex-KWM London boss cleared as tribunal dismisses unwanted kiss claim – Legal Cheek
Didn’t breach SRA rules Credit: Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal A former managing partner of King & Wood Mallesons’ London office has been cleared of professional misconduct after a tribunal found it…
White & Case and Eversheds Sutherland reveal autumn trainee retention rates – Legal Cheek
86% and 67% White & Case and Eversheds Sutherland have reported their latest trainee retention rates for autumn 2025. White & Case is retaining 19 of its 22 trainees due…