Pulse UK

  • January 20, 2025

    SocGen Can't Move €140M Clifford Chance Case To France

    Clifford Chance has beaten Société Générale SA's bid to move its €140 million ($145 million) negligence claim against the law firm's European arm to France, as the Court of Appeal ruled on Monday that the case should be heard in England.

  • January 27, 2025

    White & Case Hires Tech Deal Pro From Travers Smith

    White & Case said on Monday that it has hired a senior expert in intellectual property and technology transactions from Travers Smith, marking the loss of another partner for the London law firm.

  • January 20, 2025

    UK Inks Deal To Help Lawyers Practice In Switzerland

    The government said Monday that it has signed a new agreement to make it easier for legal professionals in Britain to work in Switzerland — and the other way round.

  • January 20, 2025

    Judges Call For Removal Of Judicial Appointments Boss

    Unionized judges called for the removal of the chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission, Helen Pitcher, in an open letter to the justice secretary on Monday.

  • January 17, 2025

    The Revolving Door: Jones Day Adds Ex-Lord Chancellor

    In the past week, former lord chancellor Alex Chalk KC joined Jones Day's disputes practice, Jenner & Block recruited a seasoned investigations partner from Baker McKenzie to spearhead the launch of its public law practice and Mayer Brown scored its second partner from White & Case since the start of the year. Here, Law360 looks at those and more of the week's most notable lateral hires around the U.K.

  • January 17, 2025

    Conveyancing Exec Misappropriated £110K Of Client Money

    A former conveyancing executive has been barred from working for a law firm after she misappropriated nearly £110,000 ($133,853) of client money, the Solicitors Regulation Authority said Friday.

  • January 17, 2025

    City Lawyers Group's Chief Executive To Step Down

    The City of London Law Society said Friday that it is searching for a new chief executive to promote the interests of law firms and solicitors in the English capital's financial district as its current incumbent prepares to retire.

  • January 17, 2025

    Rodl Picks Up 25-Person Warsaw Team From Hogan Lovells

    Germany-based professional services firm Rödl & Partner announced Wednesday the hiring of 19 attorneys, including five new partners, from Hogan Lovells' closing Warsaw office.

  • January 17, 2025

    Jones Day Hires Ex-Justice Secretary Alex Chalk As Partner

    Jones Day said Friday it has hired former justice secretary Alex Chalk KC as a partner in its London office, boosting its global disputes practice with both legal and political experience.

  • January 24, 2025

    Finnegan Adds Quinn Emanuel UPC Pro In Munich

    Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett & Dunner LLP has added a new IP partner to its Munich office with particular expertise in front of the nascent Unified Patent Court, marking its fifth IP partner hire.

  • January 17, 2025

    IP Group Slams UPC Verdict As Threat To In-House Counsel

    An intellectual property group is urging the Unified Patent Court to clarify that parties' employees can act as representatives, expressing concern that a recent ruling has threatened in-house counsel's ability to appear at the court.

  • January 17, 2025

    Chambers Get In On The Salary Rush For Young Talent

    While the spotlight has focused on the soaring salaries for newly qualified solicitors, top barristers' chambers in London have also begun advertising substantial compensation packages amid a talent shortage and growing demand for commercial litigation.

  • January 17, 2025

    Milbank Elects 17 Attorneys As Partners

    Milbank LLP has elevated 17 attorneys to partner in one of its largest new partner classes ever, the firm announced Wednesday.

  • January 17, 2025

    Law Prof Says Litigation Over Firing Is Genuine, Not Vexatious

    A former professor of law at the University of Warwick defended herself on Friday against an attempt by her former employer to get a court order to stop her from bringing any further claims, saying her attempt to clear her name is genuine and not vexatious.

  • January 17, 2025

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

    This past week in London has seen the family of the late chairman of Leicester City FC sue a helicopter manufacturer for £2.15 billion ($2.63 billion), Vivienne Westwood bring a copyright claim against the late designer's foundation and blockchain giant Tether file a new claim in its ongoing dispute with crypto trading firm Swan Bitcoin. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • January 17, 2025

    SFO Secures 1st UWO Against Convicted Lawyer's Ex-Wife

    A judge ordered the ex-wife of solicitor imprisoned for defrauding investors on Friday to explain how she acquired a house in northwest England after granting the Serious Fraud Office its first-ever unexplained wealth order

  • January 24, 2025

    Simmons Taps DLA For New Antitrust Chief, MoFo For RE Pro

    Simmons & Simmons LLP has hired DLA Piper's U.K. competition chief and an expert in international real estate transactions from Morrison Foerster LLP to boost its legal services in its London office.

  • January 16, 2025

    Litigation Funding Group Watching Mastercard Row For Now

    The Association of Litigation Funders has said it is monitoring a spat between consumer advocate Walter Merricks and Innsworth Capital over the settlement of his multibillion-pound class action against Mastercard — but it has not yet intervened.

  • January 16, 2025

    Freeths Appoints Ex-Deloitte E-Discovery Manager

    Freeths LLP announced Wednesday the appointment of Jake Pennington-Slater, who departed Deloitte late last year, as its first in-house e-discovery manager.

  • January 16, 2025

    Scottish Judge Named Prez Of Employment Appeal Tribunal

    The head of the judiciary has appointed a Scottish judge to sit as president of the Employment Appeal Tribunal, succeeding Jennifer Eady, who has been in the role since 2022.

  • January 16, 2025

    McDermott Adds Restructuring Pro In London

    McDermott Will & Emery LLP has hired an experienced corporate finance, restructuring and insolvency specialist to its London team, as the firm deepens its bench strength amid another year forecast to be challenging for business.

  • January 23, 2025

    Jenner & Block Taps Investigations Pro From Baker McKenzie

    Jenner & Block LLP has recruited a seasoned investigations partner from Baker McKenzie to launch its London public law and crisis management practice and to be co-chair of its investigations team.

  • January 16, 2025

    UK Legal Sector Revenue Dips 12% In November After High

    The U.K. legal industry recorded revenue of under £4.4 billion ($5.4 billion) in November, a fall of about 12% but more than the 3% decrease revealed for the wider services sector, official figures published on Thursday show.

  • January 16, 2025

    CMS To Cut Lawyers' Jobs In UK Real Estate Team

    CMS is poised to cut 15 jobs in its real estate team in the City of London as the sector continues to face difficult economic conditions, with the firm saying Thursday that a review was underway.

  • January 15, 2025

    Gateley's Revenues Top £86M In First-Half Results

    Gateley PLC said Wednesday that it recorded more than £86 million ($105 million) in revenues during the first half of its financial year, but a one-time gain on the acquisition of a chartered surveying practice hit its latest profits total.

Expert Analysis

  • PR Perspectives: A 20-Year Shift For Law Firm Press Teams

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    In-house law firm public relations has developed into a sophisticated practice as firms become more business-minded, and will continue to grow in importance, with legal PR teams becoming more integrated and working seamlessly across all forms of media, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.

  • Successfully Implementing AI Rules Requires A Cultural Shift

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    Recent positive use cases of artificial intelligence demonstrate the potential benefits it can bring to the legal profession, and while the development of AI rules is essential, their effectiveness depends on user adoption, behavioral change and human acceptance, say Charlie Morgan and Salman Dhalla at Herbert Smith.

  • PR Perspectives: How Lawyers Build Good Press Relations

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    There are multiple benefits for lawyers appearing in the media, and those who want to build good relations with the press should consider establishing contacts and maintaining those links, and understanding the role of journalists is critical in achieving this, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • What Lawyers Look For When Considering A Firm Move

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    With younger lawyers increasingly paying attention to factors beyond salary, such as work-life balance and career progression, it is firms that know how to appeal to other wants that will ultimately pull ahead when competing for talent, says Adam Stocker at Major Lindsey.

  • What Private Investment Can Bring To Barristers' Chambers

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    The recent private equity investment in The Barrister Group, believed to be the first at the Bar of England and Wales, demonstrates how an upgrade in chambers' business processes and technology can be achieved, both essential for the future of the profession, says Harry Hodgkin at The Barrister Group.

  • How Tech Can Make A Career In Law More Accessible

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    As practitioners and the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority seek to increase diversity in the legal profession, the adoption of technology, such as remote learning, artificial intelligence and social media communities, is playing a major role in breaking down entry barriers to a career in law, says Caroline Rayson at BPP.

  • Expansion Of Court Filming May Carry Reputational Risks

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    In light of the U.K. government’s recent consultation on expanding filming across the courts system in England and Wales, our right to open justice must be weighed carefully against the reputational risk that litigation poses to all parties involved, says Bella von Bohlen at FTI Consulting.

  • PR Perspectives: Strategies For Lawyers Publicizing Litigation

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    Any business or high-profile individual could end up in court, and with a global audience watching on through social media, lawyers would be wise to use strategic methods to shine a favorable light on their work and cases, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • How Lawyers Can Act As Allies This Pride Month

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    Having played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, the legal profession now needs to practice allyship to ensure there is sufficient support for the community by educating itself, its colleagues and the public, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.

  • How Lawyers Can Best Avoid Money Laundering Issues

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    There are basic questions that solicitors must ask of clients to avoid money laundering risks, but in light of recent fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority for failure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, firms must also ensure they document their diligence process, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.

  • Tackling UK Case Backlog Requires Proper Court Funding

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    Until the U.K. government takes powerful measures to address IT issues, poorly maintained courtrooms and wage demands, the crown court backlog will continue to rise to the detriment of all stakeholders in the criminal court system and the public at large, says Rubin Italia at Stokoe Partnership.

  • 5 Ways For A Legal Practice To Close Technology Gaps

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    With technology a driving force for success, the U.K. legal sector must embrace innovation to maintain its competitive edge, and investing in new processes is no longer optional, says Gareth Preece at Doherty Associates.

  • Opinion

    Thomas Report Is Final Straw — High Court Needs Ethics Code

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    As a recent report on Justice Clarence Thomas' ongoing conflicts of interest makes evident, Supreme Court justices should be subject to an enforceable and binding code of ethics — like all other federal judges — to maintain the credibility of the institution, says Erica Salmon Byrne at Ethisphere.

  • PR Perspectives: Optimizing Social Media As A Lawyer

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    The opportunities for social media to increase a business are unlimited despite its flaws, and to make the most of its potential, training and regular updates should be part of all lawyers’ professional development, say Steve Rudaini and Emma Maule at MD Communications.

  • Highlights Of The UK's New Economic Crime Plan

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    With the direction of the U.K. government’s newly launched second economic crime plan undeniably altered by the recent focus on kleptocrats and their money, the emphasis is now on how the U.K. can deliver a more effective approach to reducing the threat of economic crime, says Kathryn Westmore at the Royal United Services Institute.

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