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

Contextual recruitment is a process that considers a candidate’s personal background to put ‘eligibility criteria’ into context.

Do same sex and heterosexual married couples have the same pension rights in occupational pension schemes? 

The Bar Council’s Race Working Group has launched a new report to address inequality at the Bar. The report provides statistics and personal testimony to highlight the prejudice that is rife within the profession. 

Linklaters is running a commercial awareness event on 4 December as part of its LinkUpEatUp campaign, which is designed to enhance participants’ understanding of the work of a leading global law firm.

What is the future of divorce proceedings in the United Kingdom?

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

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

Can Rome II handle pure economic loss?

One of the key questions to ask yourself is what type of lawyer you want to be.

What does the Bribery Act 2010 mean from a commercial perspective?

The latest sitting for part one of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) was passed by fewer than half of candidates – down from the 56% pass rate for the January 2024 sitting.

How will the Labour government's proposals impact the work of commercial lawyers? 

How do companies (and governments) make well-informed decisions about the future?

Barristers are taking more risks as a result of commercial pressures, while some senior barristers may be abusing their power over women, pupils and junior barristers, the Bar Standards Board has found.

Allen & Overy LLP and Travers Smith LLP have revealed a new partnership with LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex) charity GiveOut to launch a new LGBTQI Legal Aid Fund.

MyKindaFuture will deliver a series of digital workshops across Autumn 2020 – with 23 law firms already signed up to host 25 two-hour workshops – to support students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to pursue a career in the law.

A recent study by the Bridge Group – a social equality consultancy – found that more than half of partners at City firms went to private schools, while solicitors from lower socio-economic backgrounds take 18 months longer to reach partner.

What will the new energy performance certificate requirements mean for sellers, landlords and developers of commercial properties?