What’s ‘PI’ and what’s the buzz around the Building Safety Act 2022? 

In an era where the climate crisis and biodiversity loss are top concerns worldwide, governments are under increasing pressure to act swiftly and decisively. The United Kingdom is no exception.

In this Meet the Lawyer, Edward Mort provides fantastic insights into life at Kirkland & Ellis International LLP, from the qualification process to his day-to-day work in M&A and private equity. 

Corporate partner Jayne McGlynn shares the early-career lesson that shaped her leadership style – owning mistakes – and how thinking like a partner long before promotion accelerated her journey. She lifts the lid on how tech is transforming M&A work and highlights the strategic, direct and curious mindset needed to thrive at partnership level.

Achieving an inbox zero sounds too good to be true, especially for trainee solicitors.

Alice Kuzmenko is a barrister at 1 Crown Office Row. In this Meet the Lawyer she discusses what attracted her to the barrister route, her day-to-day responsibilites and what she enjoys most about her career in law.

Sarah Walker, a barrister at Selborne Chambers, talks about the importance of mini-pupillages, the type of work she gets involved with as a commercial chancery disputes barrister, work/life balance and more in this Meet the Lawyer interview. 

What rights do airline carriers have to refuse the refund of fees paid for ancillaries purchased as an accompaniment to a flight booking that has been cancelled?

What are the implications of the Bribery Act 2010 for corporates with a presence in the United Kingdom?

Volunteering pro bono has almost as many benefits for students as it does for members of the public in need of legal advice. Here is LawCareers.Net's student guide to pro bono work.

To what extent is the government's Draft Media Bill likely to change the regulation of broadcasting and streaming services in the UK?

Are AdWords reducing the value of trademarks online?

Hear from Aruse Okaisabor, an associate in Ashurst’s digital economy team, about her journey to qualification and life as a lawyer at a global law firm. 

By the end of the 12th Century, a framework for dispute resolution had arisen which involved principle, equity and a quasi-adversarial system. This blog will examine how much Anglo-Saxon law has contributed towards it. Anglo-Saxon law will be confined to Aethelbert’s code of the early seventh century, distinct from other early Germanic statements.

Joining the big business world of City law is the goal for many aspiring lawyers.

How do unfair prejudice claims impact D&O coverage?

The law is stepping up its game when it comes to diversity and we’re starting to see a real push to make things more inclusive these days, which is pretty exciting to see. There are more and more initiatives aimed directly at underrepresented groups. It’s all about creating opportunities and making sure that everyone, no matter their background, has a fair shot at success. A few standout examples of this shift include scholarships, charities, open days and broader diversity access schemes.

To secure a training contract, you must familiarise yourself with four areas of knowledge. This will help you to understand the profession and the job you hope to do, effectively research a law firm and identify the skills and strengths to demonstrate in your applications.

How are the positions of construction industry clients, contractors and subcontractors secured?

Under the influence: why is there a DCMS inquiry into influencer marketing and what can we expect?