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These LCN Says articles are part of LawCareers.Net’s ‘Wrestle with PESTLE’ series, which looks at various business case studies using the PESTLE technique

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Dimitar Dimitrov - Wrestle with PESTLE: horror movies and the business of fear

Dimitar Dimitrov

From Cold War paranoia to post-9/11 anxieties and pandemic-era isolation, horror movies have always functioned as a dark mirror to society. That ability to reflect, and sometimes anticipate, societal tension makes horror an especially effective subject for a PESTLE analysis – and what better time than now, as the genre has finally found itself in the Oscars and Academy Awards spotlight again.

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Ellie Nicholl - Wrestle with PESTLE: Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics

Ellie Nicholl

The Olympic Games are a celebration of sporting excellence, but each edition also reflects the wider political, economic and social forces shaping the world in which it takes place.

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Ellie Nicholl - Wrestle with PESTLE: the evolving coffee market

Ellie Nicholl

The coffee market is growing. As of January 2025, there were 11,456 branded coffee chain outlets, a 5.2% increase over the 12 months to January, according to Allegra World Coffee Portal’s 2025 Project Café UK report.

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What's the 'big deal'? US takeovers

What do easyJet, Tate & Lyle and Segro have in common? Well, not long ago, the answer would have been nothing much. But each company has recently accepted a takeover offer from an American buyer – and they're far from the only ones.

Is Europe finally drawing a legal line around children online?

For years, the debate about children and the internet has largely revolved around one uncomfortable question: how much responsibility should be placed on parents, and how much should be placed on the platforms themselves?

The pros and cons of working at an international law firm

Coming from an international background, I've always thought an international law firm would be the perfect fit − mimicking the culturally diverse contexts in which I grew up.

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Your guide to the legal profession 2025/26

In this guide we outline some of the key issues facing the UK legal profession, as well as headline-grabbing legal updates and mergers – are you in the know?

Choosing a legal practice area: five tips

I’m finding it difficult to identify which practice area I’d enjoy most – do you have any tips on choosing a practice area prior to landing a job at a law firm?

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As 2026 begins, LawCareers.Net explores the key commercial issues that are set to shape the year. For aspiring lawyers, becoming commercially aware involves understanding the environment clients operate in and recognising how wider events influence legal work. This guide rounds up a range of commercial topics and considers their impact on the year ahead.

City law firms: what are the different types?

I want to join a large City firm, but the various categories have got me confused. What are the different types of City firm?

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