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December 5, 2025

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Ex-Slaughters lawyer has practice restrictions lifted after cocaine cautions

December 5, 2025

Latham, Freshfields lead as PE swoops for £2bn airport scanning business

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Latham, Freshfields lead as PE swoops for £2bn airport scanning business

December 5, 2025

Kirkland boosts competition bench with two hires from Weil

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Kirkland boosts competition bench with two hires from Weil

December 4, 2025

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Kirkland boosts competition bench with two hires from Weil

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Harvey's latest move shows where legal AI is heading as the platform race heats up

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Mishcon is using an AI chatbot to interview aspiring trainees

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Mishcon is using an AI chatbot to interview aspiring trainees

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More City firms step up mental health efforts as burnout concerns persist

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More City firms step up mental health efforts as burnout concerns persist

December 3, 2025

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How bonus season is testing the power balance between UK and US law firms

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How bonus season is testing the power balance between UK and US law firms

December 3, 2025

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Why ex-Mishcon partner Simon Leaf left Big Law to build an AI-driven boutique

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Why ex-Mishcon partner Simon Leaf left Big Law to build an AI-driven boutique

December 2, 2025

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Ashurst makes Africa debut with new Morocco office

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Ashurst makes Africa debut with new Morocco office

December 1, 2025

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New four-year solicitor apprenticeship aims to de-risk training for City firms

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New four-year solicitor apprenticeship aims to de-risk training for City firms

December 1, 2025

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Travers and CMS dish up sale of iconic London Indian restaurant group

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Travers and CMS dish up sale of iconic London Indian restaurant group

November 28, 2025

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Ashurst lawyer faces SRA prosecution over alleged false bike insurance claim

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Ashurst lawyer faces SRA prosecution over alleged false bike insurance claim

November 28, 2025

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Slaughters guides Daily Mail owner on £500m Telegraph deal

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Slaughters guides Daily Mail owner on £500m Telegraph deal

November 27, 2025

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Weil makes up four partners in London

November 26, 2025

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Bakers continues lateral spree with McDermott energy M&A partner

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Bakers continues lateral spree with McDermott energy M&A partner

November 26, 2025

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Senior associates are the least happy lawyers, new data shows

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Senior associates are the least happy lawyers, new data shows

November 26, 2025

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US firm Cohen & Gresser in talks over private equity backing, FT reports

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US firm Cohen & Gresser in talks over private equity backing, FT reports

November 25, 2025

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How $1.8bn Legora is changing the way Big Law delivers client work

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How $1.8bn Legora is changing the way Big Law delivers client work

November 25, 2025

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Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked A&O Shearman employment disputes partner

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Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked A&O Shearman employment disputes partner

November 25, 2025

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New York elite advise on Ashurst-Perkins Coie transatlantic tie-up

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New York elite advise on Ashurst-Perkins Coie transatlantic tie-up

November 24, 2025

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Linklaters launches 20-lawyer AI squad to push tech deeper into client work

November 24, 2025

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Paul Hastings continues London rebuild with fund finance hire

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Paul Hastings continues London rebuild with fund finance hire

November 24, 2025

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Mayer Brown promotes four in London in 36-partner global round

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Mayer Brown promotes four in London in 36-partner global round

November 23, 2025

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Ashurst hit by senior ECM exits as two partners join Baker McKenzie

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Ashurst hit by senior ECM exits as two partners join Baker McKenzie

November 21, 2025

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Why the future of legal AI isn't about saving time

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Why the future of legal AI isn't about saving time

November 21, 2025

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Clifford Chance cuts 10% of London back-office roles, citing increased AI usage

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Clifford Chance cuts 10% of London back-office roles, citing increased AI usage

November 21, 2025

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Six-figure bonus season arrives for London's US firm associates

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Six-figure bonus season arrives for London's US firm associates

November 20, 2025

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Pogust Goodhead adds senior MoFo litigator to lead £36bn BHP litigation

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Pogust Goodhead adds senior MoFo litigator to lead £36bn BHP litigation

November 20, 2025

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Willkie's biggest partner boost goes to London

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Willkie's biggest partner boost goes to London

November 20, 2025

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Latham lands Gibson Dunn partner as PE real estate hiring heats up

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Latham lands Gibson Dunn partner as PE real estate hiring heats up

November 19, 2025

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Innsworth bankrolls £1bn opt-out action against Rightmove

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Innsworth bankrolls £1bn opt-out action against Rightmove

November 19, 2025

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Paul Weiss boosts PE bench with hire of Kirkland M&A partner

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Paul Weiss boosts PE bench with hire of Kirkland M&A partner

November 18, 2025

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McDermott-backed legal tech fund raises $110m for second vehicle

November 18, 2025

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Gibson Dunn, HSF Kramer land roles as Virgin Atlantic taps Apollo for $745m

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Gibson Dunn, HSF Kramer land roles as Virgin Atlantic taps Apollo for $745m

November 17, 2025

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Law schools race to add AI into the curriculum as Harvey expands

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Law schools race to add AI into the curriculum as Harvey expands

November 17, 2025

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Ashurst makes long-awaited US play with $2.7bn Perkins Coie merger

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Ashurst makes long-awaited US play with $2.7bn Perkins Coie merger

November 17, 2025

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Squires eyes 'first-mover' advantage with Baku launch

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Squires eyes 'first-mover' advantage with Baku launch

November 16, 2025

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Regional firm Wright Hassall scooped up in pre-pack administration

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Regional firm Wright Hassall scooped up in pre-pack administration

November 14, 2025

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A&O Shearman settles Nationwide negligence dispute over listing error

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A&O Shearman settles Nationwide negligence dispute over listing error

November 14, 2025

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Pogust Goodhead triumphs as BHP found liable for Brazil dam disaster

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Pogust Goodhead triumphs as BHP found liable for Brazil dam disaster

November 14, 2025

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Spellbook's $50m plan to prove legal AI needs real data

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Spellbook's $50m plan to prove legal AI needs real data

November 13, 2025

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NRF becomes latest firm to rethink its South Africa strategy

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NRF becomes latest firm to rethink its South Africa strategy

November 13, 2025

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McDermott eyes restructure that could enable private equity ownership

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McDermott eyes restructure that could enable private equity ownership

November 12, 2025

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BCLP promotes 17 to partner - 3 in London

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BCLP promotes 17 to partner - 3 in London

November 12, 2025

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Davis Polk puts $25k on the table to lure future lawyers

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Davis Polk puts $25k on the table to lure future lawyers

November 12, 2025

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Lawyers lose 3 hours a day - and AI thinks it can get them back

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Lawyers lose 3 hours a day - and AI thinks it can get them back

November 11, 2025

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A&O Shearman steers Apollo's €2.5bn Atlético Madrid deal

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A&O Shearman steers Apollo's €2.5bn Atlético Madrid deal

November 11, 2025

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CC, Sidley lead on Permira's £2.3bn take-private of JTC

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CC, Sidley lead on Permira's £2.3bn take-private of JTC

November 11, 2025

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Revenues up, but risks rising: Firms grapple with AI and cybersecurity

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Revenues up, but risks rising: Firms grapple with AI and cybersecurity

November 10, 2025

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City heavyweights steer 'landmark' £1.2bn Stagecoach pension transfer

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Latham, Freshfields lead as PE swoops for £2bn airport scanning business

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City heavyweights steer 'landmark' £1.2bn Stagecoach pension transfer

Ex-Slaughters lawyer has practice restrictions lifted after cocaine cautions

Latham, Freshfields lead as PE swoops for £2bn airport scanning business

Kirkland boosts competition bench with two hires from Weil

Harvey's latest move shows where legal AI is heading as the platform race heats up

Mishcon is using an AI chatbot to interview aspiring trainees

More City firms step up mental health efforts as burnout concerns persist

How bonus season is testing the power balance between UK and US law firms

Why ex-Mishcon partner Simon Leaf left Big Law to build an AI-driven boutique

Ashurst makes Africa debut with new Morocco office

New four-year solicitor apprenticeship aims to de-risk training for City firms

Travers and CMS dish up sale of iconic London Indian restaurant group

Ashurst lawyer faces SRA prosecution over alleged false bike insurance claim

Slaughters guides Daily Mail owner on £500m Telegraph deal

Weil makes up four partners in London

Bakers continues lateral spree with McDermott energy M&A partner

Senior associates are the least happy lawyers, new data shows

US firm Cohen & Gresser in talks over private equity backing, FT reports

How $1.8bn Legora is changing the way Big Law delivers client work

Gibson Dunn adds top-ranked A&O Shearman employment disputes partner

New York elite advise on Ashurst-Perkins Coie transatlantic tie-up

Linklaters launches 20-lawyer AI squad to push tech deeper into client work

Paul Hastings continues London rebuild with fund finance hire

Mayer Brown promotes four in London in 36-partner global round

Ashurst hit by senior ECM exits as two partners join Baker McKenzie

Why the future of legal AI isn't about saving time

Clifford Chance cuts 10% of London back-office roles, citing increased AI usage

Six-figure bonus season arrives for London's US firm associates

Pogust Goodhead adds senior MoFo litigator to lead £36bn BHP litigation

Willkie's biggest partner boost goes to London

Latham lands Gibson Dunn partner as PE real estate hiring heats up

Innsworth bankrolls £1bn opt-out action against Rightmove

Paul Weiss boosts PE bench with hire of Kirkland M&A partner

McDermott-backed legal tech fund raises $110m for second vehicle

Gibson Dunn, HSF Kramer land roles as Virgin Atlantic taps Apollo for $745m

Law schools race to add AI into the curriculum as Harvey expands

Ashurst makes long-awaited US play with $2.7bn Perkins Coie merger

Squires eyes 'first-mover' advantage with Baku launch

Regional firm Wright Hassall scooped up in pre-pack administration

A&O Shearman settles Nationwide negligence dispute over listing error

Pogust Goodhead triumphs as BHP found liable for Brazil dam disaster

Spellbook's $50m plan to prove legal AI needs real data

NRF becomes latest firm to rethink its South Africa strategy

McDermott eyes restructure that could enable private equity ownership

BCLP promotes 17 to partner - 3 in London

Davis Polk puts $25k on the table to lure future lawyers

Lawyers lose 3 hours a day - and AI thinks it can get them back

A&O Shearman steers Apollo's €2.5bn Atlético Madrid deal

CC, Sidley lead on Permira's £2.3bn take-private of JTC

Revenues up, but risks rising: Firms grapple with AI and cybersecurity