Pulse UK

  • February 11, 2025

    Dechert Hires PE Pro From Gibson Dunn In London

    Dechert LLP has hired a longtime partner at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to augment its offerings for clients in private equity transactions and corporate mergers and acquisitions.

  • February 11, 2025

    Bristows Hires New UPC Chief In Dublin

    Bristows LLP has hired a new Unified Patent Court director to its Dublin office who aims to "sculpt" the firm's practice at the European forum.

  • February 11, 2025

    Pinsent Masons Cuts Jobs In Germany Amid Strategic Review

    Pinsent Masons LLP said Tuesday that it is making cuts to its workforce in Germany, more than a decade after it first opened an office in the country.

  • February 10, 2025

    Milbank's Revenue Soars, London Office Sees Big Gains

    Milbank LLP said on Monday that it achieved record-breaking financial results for 2024, with firmwide revenue rising 23% to $1.86 billion and its London office posting a 40.8% surge to $329.2 million

  • February 10, 2025

    Herbert Smith Unveils Career Program For Black Lawyers

    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP announced Monday the launch of a program to help Black lawyers advance their legal careers at the firm as studies continue to show that they are underrepresented across the legal sector.

  • February 10, 2025

    DLA Piper Trims UK Innovation Team, IT Could Be Next

    DLA Piper has made cutbacks to its innovation team and is entering into a collective consultation with its information technology teams in moves to streamline certain parts of its business in the U.K.

  • February 10, 2025

    SSB Group Ltd. Administration Extends To 2026

    The administration of SSB Group Ltd. has been extended by one year as litigation funders and other creditors look unlikely to recover their money from the failed Sheffield-based claims firm.

  • February 10, 2025

    Solicitor Struck Off For Secretly Working For Multiple Firms

    An ex-employee of London firm Connect 2 Law was struck off the roll of solicitors Monday for misleading the firm about the hours she worked and for being paid by multiple firms for the same hours, with a disciplinary tribunal saying her behavior was "a clear breach of trust."

  • February 10, 2025

    Proskauer Hires Tax Pro In Paris From Addleshaw Goddard

    Proskauer Rose LLP added a tax professional in Paris from Addleshaw Goddard LLP who advises private equity funds and multinational groups on mergers and acquisitions.

  • February 10, 2025

    Willkie Boosts New Lawyers' Pay In London To £170K

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher said on Monday that it has hiked the salaries of freshly qualified lawyers at its London office to £170,000 ($211,000) and that it has also raised earnings for trainees, as the salary war in the English capital continues to heat up.

  • February 10, 2025

    Property Boss' Brother Denies Dodging £13M Fraud Recovery

    The brother of a property tycoon who funneled £13 million ($16 million) out of his family business has hit back at claims that he transferred his shares from an investment venture to escape attempts to recover funds dissipated from the fraud.

  • February 10, 2025

    Fladgate Picks Up 25 Memery Crystal Pros Amid Turmoil

    Fladgate said on Monday that it has hired a team of 25 lawyers and staff from Memery Crystal as the firm prepares to shut its doors after its owner filed for administration.

  • February 07, 2025

    HFW Hires New COO From Deloitte With An Eye On Expansion

    Holman Fenwick Willan LLP has appointed a new chief operating officer from Deloitte as the firm looks to continue its global expansion to maintain strong financial results.

  • February 07, 2025

    UAE Prisoner Subpoenas Ex-Dechert GC Over Torture Claims

    A Jordanian lawyer imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates has subpoenaed Dechert's former general counsel in the U.S. over what the law firm's top brass knew of alleged human rights abuses said to have been committed by a former partner.

  • February 07, 2025

    Lawyer Struck Off For Misleading Clients In Property Dispute

    A former partner at a Plymouth law firm has been barred from working as a solicitor after the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal found he falsely informed two clients that he had lodged their legal complaint in court.

  • February 14, 2025

    Willkie Hires 3 Pros To Continue Expansion In Germany

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has recruited Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP's office managing partner in Hamburg and two other lawyers as it continues to make major investments in its business in Germany.

  • February 07, 2025

    The Revolving Door: Clifford Chance, Travers Make Key Moves

    Over the past week, Travers Smith LLP appointed a seasoned partner to head transactions, a newly created role for the firm, Clifford Chance LLP rehired a private capital lawyer from Blackstone following a flurry of appointments to the team and Addleshaw Goddard LLP snapped up an insolvency expert from Burness Paull.

  • February 07, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen Investec Bank PLC sue two diamond tycoons, London florist Nikki Tibbles file a claim against an "imitator company," a direct descendant of the Cartier family launch a claim, and a Coronation Street actor hit footballer Joe Bunney with a defamation claim. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • February 07, 2025

    A&O Shearman Retains 84% Of London Trainees For Spring

    A&O Shearman said Friday that more than 80% of its latest group of trainees in London will continue their careers at the firm as newly qualified lawyers in the spring as it boosts its pipeline of junior talent.

  • February 06, 2025

    Mental Health Calls From Lawyers Hit New High In 2024

    A mental well-being nonprofit for the U.K. legal industry said Thursday that the number of people reaching out for support hit record levels in 2024 amid pressures that include long working hours and heavy workloads.

  • February 06, 2025

    Two-Thirds Of Legal Pros Harassed On LinkedIn, Survey Finds

    New research has shown that 65% of professionals in the legal sector have faced harassment and trolling on LinkedIn, with almost half reporting that the harassment was of a sexual nature, experts warned Thursday.

  • February 06, 2025

    Claims Firm Files For Administration

    A Manchester-based claims firm has filed for administration after becoming unable to pay its debts, the latest claims specialist to struggle to stay afloat.

  • February 06, 2025

    Ex-Bank Exec Fired For Hotel Spend Can't Sue CEO, GC

    A Manchester bank's former chief commercial officer can't revive her claims against the chief executive officer and two other senior officials after already agreeing to withdraw them, an employment tribunal has ruled. 

  • February 06, 2025

    HSF To Keep 88% Of London Trainees, Linklaters 75% Overall

    Herbert Smith Freehills LLP said Thursday that it will retain nearly 90% of its trainees in its London office when they qualify as lawyers in the spring after Linklaters LLP confirmed a firmwide figure of 75%.

  • February 06, 2025

    Hill Dickinson Sets Ball Rolling On New Manchester Office

    Hill Dickinson LLP has put the wheels in motion for its move to an upgraded office in Manchester, kicking off work on its new premises with a summer finish in mind.

Expert Analysis

  • PR Perspectives: Judging When To Engage With Politics

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    Parliament's recent return from its summer break brings opportunities for legal public relations professionals to engage with political topics, and although it is less risky to say nothing, deciding to enter the conversation can reap rewards, says Ben Finnis at Greentarget.

  • Opinion

    Gov't Should Offer Support To Improve Firms' Cybersecurity

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    With an escalating sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks in law firms and businesses, there is a need to address potential threats and an opportunity to push the new government for significant legislative change to strengthen the U.K.’s cybersecurity framework, says Scott Kramer at Clio.

  • What M&A Uptick Will Mean For Legal Hiring

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    Thomson Reuters research reveals an improving macroeconomic picture of incoming interest rate cuts, and with market confidence in the new U.K. government, there is a higher corporate demand for transactional advice, leading law firms to increase their hiring in preparation for this heavier workload, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.

  • How In-House Legal Teams Can Improve Their Reputation

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    In-house legal teams, long believed to create unnecessary hurdles, can reframe themselves as integral business partners by embedding best practices in governance and compliance, engaging directly with key stakeholders and fostering relationships with colleagues, says Sarah Davis at The Legal Director.

  • Why A Robust Brand Is Increasingly Important For Law Firms

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    The benefits of a brand are not always viewed as quantifiable, but the legal sector is realizing the tangible benefits and important function of a strong brand, and can take steps to capitalize on this significant value-adding asset, say Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn, Ben Girdlestone at Byfield and Leor Franks at Kingsley Napley.

  • SRA Review Could Bring Shift In Handling Legal Client Funds

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    Recent high-profile cases of breaches of fund-handling rules, and an ongoing Solicitors Regulation Authority review, challenge a long-standing culture of law firms dealing with client funds in-house, and firms may need to opt for other business models to enhance consumer protection, says Claire Van Der Zant at Shieldpay.

  • Opinion

    Why Incoming Government Must Reform UK's Justice System

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    As the U.K. approaches a possible watershed general election, the new government must undertake the reforms and investment needed to restore the justice system, and public confidence and safety with it, says Sam Townend at the Bar Council.

  • The In-House Versus Law Firm Talent Battle In The Gen Z Age

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    Although elite law firms are offering ever-increasing salaries to talented associates, the traditional concept of partnership is evolving, and work-life balance issues and a greater concern with working in a sustainable environment among Gen Z lawyers mean that going in-house is becoming a more attractive option over time, say Calvin Gardiner and Simi Bains at Buchanan Law.

  • PR Perspectives: Consider The Value Of Legal Awards

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    Many lawyers question the value of entering or sponsoring legal awards, but with a structured approach and appropriate management, they can provide a chance to promote a firm or set of chambers across multiple platforms and a golden opportunity to develop new business, says Clare Rodway at Kysen.

  • Law Firms Should Consider Value Of Off-Peak LinkedIn Posts

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    Statistics show only a minor dip in law firms' LinkedIn post performance at weekends and holiday periods, demonstrating a missed opportunity to reach the many business leaders and lawyers who use the platform at off-peak times, says Simon Marshall at TBD Marketing.

  • PR Perspectives: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Legal PR

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    Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn outlines practical steps that public relations professionals working in the legal industry can take to excel at their craft, including providing regular media coaching to lawyers and quantifying the value of PR work.

  • Why Law Firms May Want To Set Up Charitable Foundations

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    An increasing number of law firms are setting up their own charitable foundations, which may be a way of achieving the goals a purposeful business wants to pursue and demonstrating to its stakeholders a tangible commitment to its professed values, says Robert Nieri at Shoosmiths.

  • Client Complaint Data Offers Key Insights For Lawyers

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    While the Legal Ombudsman has not yet released its latest annual report to the public, we can look at last year's data to decipher what may have caused a spike in client dissatisfaction and predict what to anticipate in an effort to improve the quality of legal services, says Qarrar Somji at Witan Solicitors.

  • Disciplinary Ruling Has Lessons For Lawyers On Social Media

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    A recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal judgment against a solicitor for online posts deemed antisemitic and offensive highlights the serious sanctions that can stem from conduct on social media and the importance of law firms' efforts to ensure that their employees behave properly, say Liz Pearson and Andrew Pavlovic at CM Murray.

  • Law Firm Considerations In Attracting And Retaining Talent

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    As law firms move away from a solely seniority-based partner remuneration model toward a reward performance system, they need to look holistically at overall contribution, maintaining an effective hierarchy of entrepreneurial senior partners, diligent management and hardworking junior staff in order to incentivize the stars they wish to keep, says Catriona Watt at Fox & Partners.

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