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Lesley Wan and Charles Waples have launched Wan & Waples, an in-house specialist recruitment firm.

Tim Follett left a successful City career to build StructureFlow, a platform designed to help lawyers structure and visualise data.

Pierre Valentin, co-head of art law, heritage and cultural property at Fieldfisher, on working within the niche world of art law.

Former Eversheds Sutherland global litigation co-head Paul Worth on retirement, identity and a surprising LinkedIn following.

US and UK firms are investing in the Texas city which has emerged as one of the most important legal markets in the country.

Associates in the firm's innovation group share how they moved into AI and what the job actually involves.

Gregory Mostyn, founder of legal tech company Wexler, on building a fact intelligence platform for litigators.

After nearly 35 years at Clyde & Co, disputes veteran Ben Knowles has joined consultancy-style Keystone Law.

Will Pearce started out in the space industry before building Orbital into a real estate platform used by the world’s top law firms.

As AI transforms legal practice, more lawyers are moving into legal tech roles, redefining what a legal career can look like.

The Pallas founder discusses building a transatlantic litigation firm that competes with Big Law without becoming it.

Chris Boyle’s move from veterinary practice to law shows how a scientific background can shape a Big Law career.

The psychologist on the early signs lawyers miss, why burnout is often mistaken for productivity, and what actually helps.

How former City funds lawyer Amr Jomaa turned a 3am late night in the office into legal tech startup Navys.

Quinn Emanuel co-founder John Quinn on building a global litigation powerhouse without a business plan - and why focus beats scale.

A surge of private capital into European real estate and infrastructure has triggered a boom in senior hires.

Data on this year's City partner promotions underscores the enduring power of Oxbridge in shaping who reaches the top of the UK’s legal profession.

Senior partner Camilla Wallace lifts the lid on the 245-year-old City firm's approach to culture, growth and wellbeing.

The ex-Ashurst senior partner has lived both UK and US law firm cultures, later co-heading Gibson Dunn’s private equity practice.

Hill Dickinson's long-serving leader recently stepped down but had a front-row seat to one of the boldest ever law firm marketing plays.

The ex-Linklaters corporate head now leads KPMG's legal arm and says the market is missing the point on the Big Four.

Simmons & Simmons' senior partner says some firms won't survive the AI revolution - 'It's moving very fast'.

The listed legal finance giant is eyeing investments in law firms and is willing to play the long game.

Ex-lawyer and Wordsmith founder Ross McNairn is on a mission to transform in-house legal teams.

Top headhunter Ed Parker lifts the lid on the high-stakes world of elite lateral partner moves.

US firms have redefined the partnership model - now the UK elite are under pressure to follow.

London senior partner Richard East on the boutique that beat the Magic Circle.

Jonathan Keen on running legal at a hypergrowth tech company and navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

A radical overhaul of how solicitors qualify is well underway - and the whole profession should take notice.

The ex-Freshfields lawyer who built Juro into one of Europe's top legal tech companies sees a major shift underway.

Private equity veteran Ian Bagshaw on returning to Big Law to lead Perkins Coie's City launch.

Shruti Ajitsaria on building Fuse, A&O Shearman's legal tech incubator.

Philip Young on building the UK's first AI law firm - and how he managed to get SRA approval.

AG's innovation head on the firm's legal tech and innovation strategy.

What makes an in-house training contract different (by a current in-house trainee).

Pogust Goodhead's managing partner on his plans to rival the global litigation elite.

Some career move tips for lawyers eyeing their next move: think about salary, sanity and satisfaction.

Former City law firm leader breaks down what it takes to succeed in today's legal market.

A guide to solicitor apprenticeships at City law firms: what they are, how they differ to training contracts and what you can earn.

Richard Martin knows firsthand the toll of burnout - now he's working to make things better for everyone.

A quick guide to help junior lawyers handle work phone calls with confidence.

Tara Waters on the impact of AI, and the firms and tools leading the way.

The City partner hiring frenzy: why elite firms are paying millions and how the rules of partnership are changing.

Why personal branding actually matters for lawyers and how to develop one.

A guide to the top US law firms in London: who they are, what they do and why their rapid growth matters.

A practical guide on mastering meetings as a lawyer: how to organise them, how to take notes and how to follow-up

Practical tips to help busy lawyers produce higher-quality work and improve productivity.

A short guide on time recording for corporate lawyers: why it matters and some tips to do it well.

A guide to sending better emails to clients and colleagues: style, format and safeguards.

A guide to effective delegation for lawyers: why it matters and how to do it well.

A guide to recognising stress and managing signs of burnout for lawyers.

4 essential communication skills for modern lawyers.

A guide to the business of corporate law firms: how they're structured, how they make money and how they beat the competition.

Interview with the founder of Safe Sign Technologies, the legal tech startup sold to Thomson Reuters in 2024.

A ranking of the 10 most prestigious law firms in the UK, according to reputation, client base and profitability.

A list of the UK's hottest legal tech companies: who they are, what they do, and how much funding they've raised.

Interview with the co-founder of legal tech startup Atria AI, founded by two former City lawyers and an ex-AI engineer from Google.

6 really easy things you can do to stand out as a great trainee solicitor and kickstart your career in law.

A guide to the UK's Magic Circle law firms: who are they, what areas of law they specialise in, and how much they pay.

A guide to the Legal 500: how it ranks law firms and lawyers, its research methodology, and whether law firms have to pay to be included in the Legal 500.

A list of the top 25 biggest law firms in the UK by revenue, together with a ranking of their profits per equity partner (PEP).

A guide to the UK's Silver Circle law firms: who are they, what areas of law they specialise in, and how much they pay.

An up-to-date and current list of salaries paid by the UK's top law firms, including Magic Circle firms, Silver Circle firms and US firms in London.

The complete guide to commercial awareness for UK lawyers. What it is, why you need it, and how to improve it.