How to start your own law firm – Legal Futures
Starting a law firm in England and Wales requires careful planning, SRA authorisation, and compliance with regulatory and insurance obligations. The post How to start your own law firm appeared…
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Irwin Mitchell records 91% trainee retention score – Legal Cheek
48 out of 53 National law firm Irwin Mitchell has announced a 91% retention rate, with 48 of its 53 trainees qualifying as solicitors this year. The latest cohort of…
Black Country law firm becomes latest to take private equity – Legal Futures
Black Country-based Higgs has become the latest law firm to take private equity funding after striking a deal with August Equity – which first expressed an interest in the legal…
PE-backed business recovery firm aims to double size of law firm – Legal Futures
Leonard Curtis has announced ambitions to double the size of its law firm after Pollen Street Capital took a majority stake in the restructuring and turnaround business. The post PE-backed…
Personal injury lawyers “need guidance” on transgender claims – Legal Futures
Personal injury lawyers need guidance on transgender claimant compensation following this year’s Supreme Court ruling to avoid possible negligence claims, it was argued this week. The post Personal injury lawyers…
A&O Shearman posts £2.9 billion revenue in first year post-merger – Legal Cheek
More financial results A&O Shearman has reported global revenues of £2.9 billion for the past financial year — the Magic Circle firm’s first set of results since its merger completed…
Eight tips for completing your PII proposal form – Legal Futures
Market conditions continue to improve, so whilst there may be less scrutiny on firms, a detailed and thorough proposal form can help to reduce premiums even further. The post Eight…
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill: What UK businesses must do to stay compliant – Legal Futures
The UK government is tightening its stance on digital threats with the introduction of the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, a major legislative reform aimed at enhancing the UK’s cyber…
‘I’m about to start my training contract. Got any advice?’ – Legal Cheek
Keen to make good first impression In our latest Career Conundrum, a soon-to-be trainee solicitor asks about the key dos and don’ts for getting their training contract off to a…
Judge given formal warning over sex in judicial chambers – Legal Cheek
Incident occurred 15 years ago A judge has received a formal warning after admitting to having sex in his judicial chambers over 15 years ago. Recorder Paul Kirtley admitted the…
LSB “must force” Legal Ombudsman to publish decisions in full – Legal Futures
The Legal Services Board must take “a more proactive stance” in making the Legal Ombudman publish complaint outcomes in full, the Legal Services Consumer Panel has argued. The post LSB…
BSB eyes targets to improve diversity of senior staff – Legal Futures
Nearly half of staff at the Bar Standards Board are now from ethnic minority backgrounds but it is looking at targets to improve the diversity of its management. The post…
Law firm partner earnings grow twice as fast as barristers’ income – Legal Futures
The income of equity partners at law firms increased by 42% in the five tax years to 2022/23, more than twice as fast as barristers and that of the rest…
Formal warning for judge who had sex in chambers – Legal Futures
A recorder who had sex in his judicial chambers over 15 years ago has been given a formal warning for misconduct. The post Formal warning for judge who had sex…
HSF Kramer launches mentoring scheme to support neurodivergent trainees – Legal Cheek
Participants paired with senior mentors from professional services firms Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has launched a new mentoring programme aimed at supporting neurodivergent lawyers at the start of their careers.…