The building of nuclear power plants is a complex process. What is the solution to ensuring construction is smoothly run?

Will sport be merely an afterthought at next year’s Olympic Games?

LCN Blogger, Phil Steventon, shares his experiences on Brabners LLP's vacation scheme. Read Phil's blog about the scheme here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl... Check out more of Phil's blogs here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Bl...

This year the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) fell on Saturday 3 December 2022.

I have decided to share what I learnt during the process of applying for training contracts. Enjoy!

What is commonhold, and will this become a more popular choice for property ownership?

Can advertisers use competitors' trademarks as keywords?

Recession: not such a sad thing after all?

As cities’ populations continue to rise, what are the challenges in transforming our urban centres into a new generation of ‘smart cities’?

What are the key features of, and future predictions for, the UK corporate lending market?

There’s no strict deadline for the Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) application, so I'm relying purely on what little energy and motivation I have left after a gruelling month of final exams for my English degree.

The holy month of Ramadan is a few weeks away, a time when Muslims don’t eat or drink while the sun is up to practise gratitude, discipline and worship. It can be difficult for students to balance this alongside their studies, but it’s manageable with the right preparation and mindset. Below is my advice on how to succeed academically during Ramadan. 

How do interest rates affect court judgments? What powers do the courts have in relation to awarding interest?

How should multinational technology companies be taxed fairly and effectively in a digital economy?

Changes sweeping the legal profession will mean that a third of the current top 300 UK firms will no longer exist by 2022 unless firms become more competitive and transparent on the price of services, a law firm finance expert has forecasted. 

Allen & Overy LLP and Shearman & Sterling LLP will merge to create a global legal powerhouse after 99% of partners at the firms voted in favour of the deal. 

Consulting is about problem-solving. Every client is unique, and so are the challenges they face. Watch to find out about the strategic and regulatory advice that our consulting team offers, and discover why creativity, innovation and agility are so important.

Magic circle giant Allen & Overy has become the first law firm to join the government's new social mobility initiative which gets companies to offer internships to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Matt Maciejewski, an associate in A&O Shearman’s private equity and M&A team, speaks about the important role non-legal work experience had on his legal career, the work/life balance at the leading London law firm and how to find out if a legal career is the right choice for you.