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Intellectual property (IP) is an umbrella term for a variety of different rights which protect intellectual creations, such as inventions, brands, designs, and literary and artistic works.

Intellectual property

Intellectual Property work can be divided into two main areas: hard and soft IP.

The Rookie Lawyer - Intellectual property: an insight

Posted on 23 August 2024

I understood the gist of IP law – working with creatives and businesses to protect their ideas from copyright infringement – but had never fully explored it. From that uncertainty and curiosity, this article was born: so if, like me, you're curious about IP law, read on!

InterLaw Diversity Forum

Posted on 22 March 2023

InterLaw Diversity Forum launches diversity career progression survey

Posted on 08 September 2023

Legal sector charity InterLaw Diversity Forum is inviting everyone who works within the legal sector to contribute to its 2023 Career Progression Report with the launch of its new survey designed to uncover workplace culture in the profession.

InterLaw Diversity Forum launches revised Career Progression in the Legal Sector study

Posted on 18 July 2023

The InterLaw Diversity Forum has launched its third Career Progression in the Legal Sector study, sponsored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) today.

InterLaw Diversity Forum Student Lab is back

Posted on 14 October 2022

The InterLaw Diversity Forum’s flagship early careers event is back! On Friday 9 December 100 aspiring lawyers from diverse, socially mobile, and underrepresented groups will be welcomed for a day of inspiring panel discussions and practical workshops.

International arbitration

International arbitration offers fantastic opportunities for lawyers, including the chance to advocate for clients.

International firm announces internships for candidates with autism

Posted on 07 October 2021

Herbert Smith Freehills has announced a new internship programme offering graduates with autism a chance to work at the firm for eight weeks.

International firm cuts salaries and partner drawings for almost a year

Posted on 12 June 2020

Partners and staff at Osborne Clarke will take an 11-month pay cut as the firm continues to weather the impact of covid-19.

International firm increases NQ pay to nearly £150,000

Posted on 08 November 2021

The pay war between law firms continues this month, with newly qualified lawyer salaries at Ropes & Gray increasing to £147,000, plus bonuses.

International firm increases pay despite NQ salary war cooling

Posted on 08 August 2022

International firm Herbert Smith Freehills LLP has increased its newly qualified (NQ) lawyer salaries by 14% to £120,000 plus bonus, effective from July 2022, despite the NQ salary war potentially slowing down.

International firm lays off London lawyers

Posted on 15 June 2020

Reed Smith has revealed plans to make redundancies at its London office, referencing the “prolonged economic uncertainty” caused by the pandemic.

Pay cuts, shorter weeks and furloughing will also be implemented.

International firms

These are mainly located in the City of London.

International firms Gowling WLG and Hill Dickinson announce new legal apprenticeship intakes

Posted on 21 April 2017

The apprenticeship route into law continues to gather pace, as international firms Gowling WLG and Hill Dickinson become the latest to announce new intakes of apprentices for September 2017.

International firms report carbon footprints

Posted on 27 June 2018

Almost 60 international law firms have reported their carbon footprints, recording an average reduction of 11% compared to the previous year, according to the Legal Sustainability Alliance.

Two international firms reveal how many autumn qualifiers are staying on

Posted on 26 September 2016

Stephenson Harwood and US-headquartered White & Case have revealed their trainee retention rates for the cohort qualifying in Autumn 2016.

International impact of Bribery Act 2010

Posted on 05 October 2010

What are the implications of the new UK Bribery Act for businesses and individuals in Qatar?

International law firms warn clients to accelerate no-deal Brexit planning after MPs reject May’s deal

Posted on 16 January 2019

Leading experts from several international law firms have given their verdict on MPs’ rejection of Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal to exit the European Union (EU), which leaves the UK on a default course to exit the EU without an agreement on 29 March.

International students: how to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales

Posted on 20 May 2025

I’m an international student pursuing a career in the UK legal profession, how do I qualify as a solicitor?