Can Rome II handle pure economic loss?

Picking up the pieces: what are the unique challenges of insurance law in 2020?

As reported in Legal Week, it has come to light that Berwin Leighton Paisner partner Graham Shear has launched a breach of privacy claim against the News of the World for phone hacking.

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

How are developments in ‘fire safety’ impacting the construction industry?

If you've spent any time scrolling through LinkedIn lately, you'll probably have noticed that everyone seems to be predicting the future of the legal profession. Artificial intelligence is replacing lawyers. Traditional practice is dead. Every solicitor will be a coder by 2030. It's easy to get swept up in the headlines, but the reality is far less dramatic and much more interesting.

Use this guide to compare the new preparation courses for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) by key criteria including fees, learning styles and locations.

How important are ESG policies to modern commercial relationships and how does this impact the lawyer/client relationship?

What are the legal and commercial implications, and risks and rewards, of cloud computing?

Who holds companies to account when risk taking goes wrong?

Do you ever wish that you could witness and capture those iconic sporting moments? Or are you someone who would rewatch that goal or the last corner/chicane again and again to relive that one sporting moment?

Commercial awareness is a term often used by law firms and recruiters, but what does it actually mean? In this video Matt breaks down what commercial awareness, why it's so important, and offers a couple of examples of case studies to think about in a commercial context. 

Philippa Wilson explains how Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP’s vacation scheme is run, outlines the firm’s stance on the use of AI in applications, provides insights into what the firm is looking for from its future lawyers and more in this Meet the Recruiter profile.

Kiran Sidhu’s varied experience at university and beyond led her to data protection and privacy work. As an associate at Bristows LLP, Kiran outlines her role in this area of law, the skills and strengths required to be successful and more in this Meet the Lawyer profile. 

Following a 2020 pledge by Rishi Sunak, Ron Kalifa OBE’s Kalifa Review of UK Fintech was published earlier this year. The review lays out a vision and execution model for the UK to maintain its leadership in the cutting-edge field of fintech.

Maxwell Myers discusses how a passion for advocacy, problem-solving and variety led him to the commercial chancery Bar, where he works across disputes ranging from shareholder litigation to insolvency and property matters. He also discusses the importance of mini-pupillages, resilience and strong persuasion skills for aspiring barristers.

Is the legal landscape "hand built by robots" or being "rebuilt by humans"?

Market led mechanisms versus statutory controls - how have tenants been getting more choice and flexibility in commercial lease terms?

Is the removal of gambling companies from front-of-shirt sponsorship in the Premier League creating a void or sparking opportunity?

These days, graduate employers tend to look for commercial 'interest' as much as (if not more than) commercial 'awareness'. You won’t be expected to detail every single commercial, political and economic event that has happened over the past few years, but you will likely be expected to demonstrate an interest in business and the broader commercial factors that are likely to affect the firm and its clients.