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  • June 18, 2025

    Pinsent Masons Ups NQ Salaries In London To £105K

    Pinsent Masons LLP said Wednesday that it is increasing salaries for newly-qualified lawyers in London to £105,000 ($141,000), joining other firms which seek to attract and retain young professionals.

  • June 18, 2025

    English Law Firm Penalized £25K Over AML Breaches

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has fined a law firm £25,000 ($33,600) for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, citing serious deficiencies in the outfit's controls and procedures, according to an agreement published Wednesday.

  • June 17, 2025

    Geradin Partners Hires Top Lawyers For German Expansion

    Geradin Partners said Tuesday that it has hired five lawyers from the law firms Hausfeld and Osborne Clarke as it prepares to launch in Germany later this year.

  • June 17, 2025

    SRA Hits Firm With £64K Fine Over AML Lapses

    The Solicitors Regulation Authority has hit a firm with a £64,000 ($86,000) fine after finding it failed to comply with anti-money laundering regulations for around six years.

  • June 17, 2025

    Ackroyd Denies A Duty To Warn On Failed £4.5M Property Deal

    Ackroyd Legal has denied failing to warn a Qatari executive and his sister about a property deal that they said cost them £4.5 million ($6.1 million), arguing that it was not obliged to advise them on the "prudency" of the transaction.

  • June 17, 2025

    Profits Surge 29% At Manchester Firm With Four-Day Week

    A Manchester law firm said Tuesday that it has adopted a permanent four-day working week for all staff after a nine-month trial delivered what it described as "phenomenal results," including a 22% rise in productivity.

  • June 17, 2025

    Spanish Law Firm Voids Danish Outfit's 'Legaltech' TM

    A Spanish law firm has persuaded European Union officials to void most of a Danish organization's protections over its "Legaltech" name, proving that the word is too descriptive to function as a trademark.

  • June 17, 2025

    DWF Rolls Out Legora For Its Alternative Legal Services

    DWF LLP said Tuesday it is rolling out Legora's artificial intelligence platform to handle routine legal work outsourced by clients — including other law firms — as more legal providers adopt generative AI to stay competitive.

  • June 17, 2025

    Legal Services Price Spikes May Hit Access To Services

    The Legal Services Board said Tuesday that rising prices for legal services are potentially offsetting the benefits to consumers of shopping around and accessing legal support remotely, including where prices might be lower.

  • June 24, 2025

    Squire Patton Taps V&E For Partner On Construction Team

    Squire Patton Boggs LLP has hired construction and engineering specialist Ciaran Williams as a partner in its litigation practice, as the firm continues to bulk up its global construction team.

  • June 17, 2025

    Anexo Investors Get More Time To Weigh Buying Out Stake

    Anexo Group PLC said on Tuesday that its largest shareholders will have a further two weeks to say whether they plan to buy out the rest of the specialist motor accident credit hire and legal services business.

  • June 16, 2025

    Birketts Launches Employment Support Service, Resolve

    Birketts LLP said Monday that it has launched a new service to provide holistic employment support to clients under one roof as workplace challenges become increasingly complex.

  • June 16, 2025

    McDermott Goes West To Mayfair As London Grows Rapidly

    McDermott Will & Emery LLP said Monday that it will relocate its U.K. headquarters to Mayfair in London in 2028, moving from its current City offices to accommodate future expansion and to be closer to private equity clients.

  • June 16, 2025

    Knights Group Completes £16.6M Birkett Long Deal

    Knights Group Holdings PLC said on Monday that it has completed the acquisition of the Birkett Long law firm and financial advisory company, in a deal estimated to be worth up to £16.6 million ($22.5 million).

  • June 16, 2025

    Gov't Urged To Fund Legal Support For 'Windrush' Victims

    A report urged the government Monday to fund legal support for victims of the "Windrush" scandal after it found that claimants who were wrongly classified as illegal immigrants from the Caribbean received little or no compensation under a Home Office program.

  • June 16, 2025

    DWF's Knowles Steps Down After Driving 60% Revenue Jump

    DWF LLP said Monday that Nigel Knowles will retire as its chief executive at the start of August, ending a five-year tenure as the firm prepares to enter a new phase of growth under fresh leadership.

  • June 13, 2025

    The Revolving Door: Simmons Arbitration Co-Head Departs

    Over the past week, Simmons & Simmons' international arbitration co-head joined Stephenson Harwood, White & Case picked up another investment fund pro from Ropes & Gray, and the A&O Shearman exodus continued with a partner leaving to join Baker McKenzie.

  • June 13, 2025

    UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London

    This past week in London has seen Tottenham Hotspur FC kick off against Manchester United co-owner Ineos Automotive following a soured sponsorship deal, Acer and Nokia clash over patents for video coding technology, and two investors reignite litigation against the founders of an AI exercise bike business that unlawfully pocketed $1.2 million in investments to fund their own lifestyles. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.

  • June 13, 2025

    Weightmans Promotes 2 To Equity Partners, Hires IT Director

    Weightmans LLP has promoted two attorneys to its equity partnership, increasing the firm's total equity partnership strength to 45 and the total partner count to 267.

  • June 13, 2025

    Bar Council Pushes Back On LSB's Ethical Conduct Proposals

    The Bar Council has urged the sector's oversight watchdog not to be overly prescriptive as it looks to combat poor ethical conduct by lawyers in the wake of high-profile scandals.

  • June 13, 2025

    Solicitors Owe SRA £1M+ In Fines Amid Financial Struggles

    Solicitors and law firms regulated by the solicitors' watchdog owe more than £1 million ($1.35 million) in unpaid fines, which experts say is linked to financial pressures across the profession.

  • June 13, 2025

    Law Society Says UK Must Act As Employment Claims Grow

    The Law Society urged the government on Friday to ensure that employment tribunals are funded to handle an anticipated deluge of new claims once the Employment Rights Bill becomes law, as official figures show a worsening backlog of unresolved cases.

  • June 13, 2025

    Ashurst Raises NQ Pay To £140K Amid Legal Sector Pay Race

    Ashurst LLP said Friday that it has raised the salaries of its newly qualified lawyers in London by 12%, as leading law firms in the capital continue to offer inflation-busting pay increases amid intensifying competition in the legal sector.

  • June 12, 2025

    TLT Names Financial Services Chief As Senior Partner

    TLT LLP said Thursday that it has elected its head of financial services as its next senior partner.

  • June 12, 2025

    UK Legal Sector Revenue Dips 9% As Economy Contracts

    The U.K. legal industry posted revenues of approximately £4.7 billion ($6.4 billion) in April as performance took a dip amid broader contraction in the economy, official statistics showed Thursday.

Expert Analysis

  • PR Perspectives: A 20-Year Shift For Law Firm Press Teams

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    In-house law firm public relations has developed into a sophisticated practice as firms become more business-minded, and will continue to grow in importance, with legal PR teams becoming more integrated and working seamlessly across all forms of media, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.

  • Successfully Implementing AI Rules Requires A Cultural Shift

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    Recent positive use cases of artificial intelligence demonstrate the potential benefits it can bring to the legal profession, and while the development of AI rules is essential, their effectiveness depends on user adoption, behavioral change and human acceptance, say Charlie Morgan and Salman Dhalla at Herbert Smith.

  • PR Perspectives: How Lawyers Build Good Press Relations

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    There are multiple benefits for lawyers appearing in the media, and those who want to build good relations with the press should consider establishing contacts and maintaining those links, and understanding the role of journalists is critical in achieving this, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • What Lawyers Look For When Considering A Firm Move

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    With younger lawyers increasingly paying attention to factors beyond salary, such as work-life balance and career progression, it is firms that know how to appeal to other wants that will ultimately pull ahead when competing for talent, says Adam Stocker at Major Lindsey.

  • What Private Investment Can Bring To Barristers' Chambers

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    The recent private equity investment in The Barrister Group, believed to be the first at the Bar of England and Wales, demonstrates how an upgrade in chambers' business processes and technology can be achieved, both essential for the future of the profession, says Harry Hodgkin at The Barrister Group.

  • How Tech Can Make A Career In Law More Accessible

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    As practitioners and the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority seek to increase diversity in the legal profession, the adoption of technology, such as remote learning, artificial intelligence and social media communities, is playing a major role in breaking down entry barriers to a career in law, says Caroline Rayson at BPP.

  • Expansion Of Court Filming May Carry Reputational Risks

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    In light of the U.K. government’s recent consultation on expanding filming across the courts system in England and Wales, our right to open justice must be weighed carefully against the reputational risk that litigation poses to all parties involved, says Bella von Bohlen at FTI Consulting.

  • PR Perspectives: Strategies For Lawyers Publicizing Litigation

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    Any business or high-profile individual could end up in court, and with a global audience watching on through social media, lawyers would be wise to use strategic methods to shine a favorable light on their work and cases, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.

  • How Lawyers Can Act As Allies This Pride Month

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    Having played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, the legal profession now needs to practice allyship to ensure there is sufficient support for the community by educating itself, its colleagues and the public, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.

  • How Lawyers Can Best Avoid Money Laundering Issues

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    There are basic questions that solicitors must ask of clients to avoid money laundering risks, but in light of recent fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority for failure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, firms must also ensure they document their diligence process, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.

  • Tackling UK Case Backlog Requires Proper Court Funding

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    Until the U.K. government takes powerful measures to address IT issues, poorly maintained courtrooms and wage demands, the crown court backlog will continue to rise to the detriment of all stakeholders in the criminal court system and the public at large, says Rubin Italia at Stokoe Partnership.

  • 5 Ways For A Legal Practice To Close Technology Gaps

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    With technology a driving force for success, the U.K. legal sector must embrace innovation to maintain its competitive edge, and investing in new processes is no longer optional, says Gareth Preece at Doherty Associates.

  • Opinion

    Thomas Report Is Final Straw — High Court Needs Ethics Code

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    As a recent report on Justice Clarence Thomas' ongoing conflicts of interest makes evident, Supreme Court justices should be subject to an enforceable and binding code of ethics — like all other federal judges — to maintain the credibility of the institution, says Erica Salmon Byrne at Ethisphere.

  • PR Perspectives: Optimizing Social Media As A Lawyer

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    The opportunities for social media to increase a business are unlimited despite its flaws, and to make the most of its potential, training and regular updates should be part of all lawyers’ professional development, say Steve Rudaini and Emma Maule at MD Communications.

  • Highlights Of The UK's New Economic Crime Plan

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    With the direction of the U.K. government’s newly launched second economic crime plan undeniably altered by the recent focus on kleptocrats and their money, the emphasis is now on how the U.K. can deliver a more effective approach to reducing the threat of economic crime, says Kathryn Westmore at the Royal United Services Institute.

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