As a junior barrister with a broad commercial and chancery practice, Rowena Page already has plenty of interesting experiences and insights to share. Read on for her informative introduction to life at the commercial Bar.

What can we do about the energy crisis hitting the UK?  

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has announced that its newly qualified solicitor pay will rise to £150,000, as the battle for legal talent in London continues. 

Northumbria Law School has been approved by the SRA to pilot a new course which will enable students to graduate with the educational qualifications required to apply to join the roll of solicitors.

Can the government really ban all branding on tobacco packaging?

How does the example of the Sainsbury’s takeover of Argos demonstrate the two different types of UK M&A deal and the importance of lawyers being commercially savvy?

Should Northern Ireland emulate the security of tenure stance of England and Wales?

Why do online businesses need to get up to speed with data protection laws?

The aim of this article is to explore the different categories of legal AI software, outline their functions and better understand the role of AI in law firms. If you’re researching firms this application cycle and new to the realm of legal AI, read on!

Commercial law firm Kennedys is among 14 leading law firms that have signed up to the Mansfield Rule to push greater transparency around diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, following its UK launch this summer.  

Horwich Farrelly has recruited 18 new apprentices – nearly double the amount it took on last year. The firm’s two-year apprenticeship scheme was one of the first to launch in the United Kingdom.

A whopping 86% of postgraduate law students believe that university law courses should prioritise employability training and professional skills development over academic prowess.

In the past year, in addition to Apple Pay, Google Pay or typical credit/debit payment, when you’re shopping online retailers now offer an additional option of payment method known as ‘buy now, pay later’. Sometimes referred to as 'point of sale instalment loans', BNPL is becoming an increasingly popular payment option, especially when shopping online.

How does the ruling in DnaNudge v Ventura Capital impact the future of venture capital and private equity transactions?

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To the surprise of myself and everyone around me (including my professor!), I've really enjoyed my land law module so far this term. The structure and organisation of the module itself, coupled with the range of clients we get to work with in our problem questions – from residents with personal or familial issues, to businesses selling commercial properties – showcased just how varied this area of law can be.

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