Allen & Overy Announces $3.4 billion Merger with Shearman & Sterling
In one of the biggest transatlantic legal deals in history, UK ‘magic circle’ law firm Allen & Overy has announced a merger with New York’s Shearman & Sterling.
ChatGPT: AI Risks and Rewards for Lawyers
ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence projects took the world by storm in 2022, and their use by law firms may not be long in coming.
How Can You Promote Your Law Company?
It may seem like an insurmountable challenge to promote your law company and get recognition in the market.
What are the advantages of legal apprenticeships?
While the most typical route taken to arrive at a job in the legal sector is via a university degree, there are alternative methods available.
How can law firms retain talent in times of recession?
Whether in the United Kingdom or abroad, economic hardship is becoming a threat to the success or even survival of many law firms.
Are Top Lawyers Top Leaders?
How can firms act to fix the phenomenon of toxic high-earning lawyers in a way that benefits the whole team?
Fraud: Moving the Needle
Awareness of fraud and willingness to combat it do not lead to practicable change on their own, and many entities today are unknowingly vulnerable as a result.
Law Firms Observe Sector-Wide Profit Drops Due to Falling Demand
The global legal sector’s profits have been hit by slowing demand and soaring operational costs, according to a worldwide sector snapshot by Thomson Reuters.
What is the best place to locate your law firm in this era of legaltech?
According to Niamh Breslin, Territory Manager UK at IDA Ireland, the legal services industry is on the brink of a ‘legaltech’ moment.