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  • Freshfields: Revenue passes £2bn at Magic Circle law firm but profit cut

    Legal

    Profit at Magic Circle law firm Freshfields was cut during its latest financial year despite its revenue passing £2bn for the first time. Freshfields has reported a pre-tax profit of £668.9m for the 12 months to 30 April, 2024, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Profit before partners’ annuities increased from £497.8m to £675m. [...]

    Freshfields is part of the so-called Magic Circle. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
  • AI-powered law must make justice fair and equal for all

    Opinion

    AI will make legal services more accessible and affordable but it cannot take the place of legal advice or personal relationships and professional interactions, says Richard Atkinson The legal landscape is changing with artificial intelligence (AI) front and centre. There has been exponential growth and increasing momentum in AI technologies. These advancements have remarkable potential [...]

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