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  • Big name, big pay, even bigger hours: Welcome to City law firms

    September 25, 2025

    The salaries of junior lawyers is a topic that sparks headlines, adding even bigger sparks to debates over 20-something-year-olds pocketing hefty wage packages. However, considering the hours they work and what is expected of them, the money is earned. US firms, many of which now dominate London, not only compete over lawyer rates but also [...]

  • Think twice before you take legal advice from AI

    August 26, 2025

    AI can help make legal support accessible, but it can also be dangerous. Could a regulated AI tool akin to the NHS 111 service be the answer?

  • Spare a thought for in-house lawyers; their job is not as ‘easy’ as some think

    June 5, 2025

    The workload for an In-House legal team is set to increase as businesses strive to reduce costs.

  • Kennedys breaks through £400m global revenue barrier

    June 4, 2025

    Kennedys reported its 11th consecutive year of growth, with the latest results showing revenue surpassed £400m for the first time

  • Law firm Crowell & Moring shifts London HQ to Bishopsgate

    May 28, 2025

    Crowell & Moring has swapped its London HQ from Tower 42 to 199 Bishopsgate, joining the swarm of City firms on the outskirts of Shoreditch

  • Recruitment surges for employment lawyers as businesses worry about worker rights overhaul

    April 30, 2025

    Law firms are actively seeking to bulk out their practices as the pending employment law overhaul drives uncertainty at businesses

  • AI use rising in legal services, but public trust remains low

    April 29, 2025

    While AI’s potential to reduce costs and improve efficiency is making waves within the industry, both public and legal professionals remain cautious about fully embracing the technology, especially for legally complex issues. A recent survey by Robin AI found that only 10 per cent of people fully trust law firms, with only 30 pert cent [...]

  • Stressed staff cost UK professional services firms more than £4m a year

    March 19, 2025

    Nearly half of the professional service workforce is stressed, causing significant financial impacts on businesses

  • Legal sector continues to grow despite rising costs

    March 5, 2025

    New research indicates that the legal sector remains resilient in uncertain ties after law firms' average earnings experienced single-digit growth.

  • The slow death of billable hours at law firms

    March 5, 2025

    With the rise of AI and the cost of lawyers going through the roof, law firms are rushing to change how they bill clients in the hopes of avoiding awkward questions

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