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This LCN Feature outlines some practical and emotional steps law firms can take to support Muslim employees during this period.
The News of the World saga continues, with an announcement that Lord Justice Leveson will conduct the hacking inquiry in the Royal Courts of Justice.
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Which social trends and legal changes are influencing the real estate sector this year?
Ravi Pattani, partner at Reed Smith, explains what makes a successful application, the work of a corporate lawyer and how sector agnostics his matters are, and his advice for budding solicitors.
Since the implosion of ‘futures exchange’ better known as FTX, the world has once again shifted its focus to the regulation of cryptoassets.
What will the repeal of the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991 mean for property professionals?
Is too much red tape preventing the UK drone industry from flying high?
How would the abolishment of 'no fault evictions' proposed by the Renters Reform Bill affect both landlords and tenants?
How should parties to commercial lending contracts prepare for the discontinuance of LIBOR at the end of 2021?
Has the tide begun to turn on offshoring?
Aspiring lawyers have many decisions to make over the course of their journey into the profession, including where to train and the types of firm to apply to. Discover the benefits to training in a niche firm like Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP in this LCN Says.
The impact of the pandemic on how we view and think about work has proven to be long lasting. In the legal sector, MLA’s recent generation Z (gen Z) survey revealed that 69% of gen Z lawyers believed that the pandemic influenced what they value in an employer.
What are the implications of an increase in litigation funding and what do investors need to consider?
How is risk managed in M&A transactions?
How are robotics and automation fated for the retail industry?
The House of Lords constitution committee has launched an inquiry into the centuries-old office of lord chancellor, asking whether it is sufficiently independent of government and whether it should be held by a lawyer.
In this LCN Says, we speak to Rona Ankrah from Mayer Brown International LLP about building commercial awareness. Read this article for insights on how you can demonstrate commercial awareness in interviews, how Mayer Brown helps trainees to develop their commercial awareness and how Rona approaches learning about clients’ businesses.
Maya Shah, early careers specialist at Ropes & Gray, outlines what the firm wants to see from candidates in their applications and at interview, as well how the firm is adopting the SQE and what candidates can expect from the vacation scheme.
William Allen is a solicitor in the private equity and transactions team. He outlines how his work experience prepared him for a career in law and the opportunities he’s got involved in so far at Ropes & Gray.
