Competition and regulatory work involves a mixture of commercial, public and (at least for now) EU law.

John is a partner in the global financial markets practice. His journey at Clifford Chance began with a slightly different route. Before transitioning to commercial law, he practiced as a barrister in crime and contract law. Here, John talks about why transitioning to commercial law and pursuing his career at Clifford Chance was a challenge worth taking on. 

London is a leading global hub for LawTech, but strong growth in other jurisdictions means that it faces tough competition, according to research by the Law Society.

International Women’s Day is an excellent opportunity to not just celebrate the successes and achievements of women, but also identify areas that need to improve to ensure women are given every opportunity to thrive, not just at work but in life too. Naturally, imposter syndrome tends to come up in relation to this topic as it’s often identified as a barrier to career progression.

This blog will look at where the UK stands with televising trials and the pros and cons of broadcasting court proceedings. It's inspired by the recent US-based defamation trial of Depp v Heard, which was televised and viewed by millions of people over a six-week period.

Having a profile on LinkedIn is vital as a soon-to-be professional because it is the world’s leading business social media platform.

Commonhold ‘reformation’ – is this a holistic fix for a broken and outdated leasehold system, as formulated by the government in its recent Commonhold White Paper?

Will regulatory involvement lead to viability of cryptocurrency in the financial sector?

The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) has announced that its 12^th annual conference and ball will take place on Saturday 6 April at the Law Society in London.

Nicholas Fluck has replaced Lucy Scott-Moncrieff as the Law Society's president.

In this webinar, sponsored by Burges Salmon and Lewis Silkin we discuss what exactly it means to work in employment law, covering topics from employment contracts and equal pay to discrimination and unfair dismissal. If you’re considering working in this exciting practice area, or you want to get a general insight into the daily life and work of top employment lawyers you'll want to watch this.

Results from the recent Law Society presidential election have been released, with news that commercial litigation partner Simon Davis of Clifford Chance is to become president in 2019. 

This session is designed for aspiring lawyers eager to understand the evolving landscape of the legal profession and to equip you with the knowledge to navigate and thrive in this dynamic field. In today's rapidly changing world, law firms aren’t just legal service providers; they’re dynamic businesses adapting to new challenges and opportunities. This masterclass explores how firms are evolving to meet client demands, leveraging new technologies such as AI and transforming their business models to enhance efficiency and client service.

The Law Society has condemned a report from the National Crime Agency (NCA) that identifies money-laundering as a major threat and describes solicitors as “crucial to the laundering of illicit funds”. 

A recent lecture hosted by Nottingham Law School has suggested that legal education should develop students' understanding of how language works.

What are Lord Jackson's key recommendations for the civil litigation costs system?

Are pirate ransoms legal and should we pay them?

I’m an aspiring solicitor who is having trouble deciding the right law firm for me. What do I do?

As Tuesday 5 November marked the 60th quadrennial presidential election in the US, the world awaited the results with bated breath. In this week’s commercial news round-up, we outline the impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on lawyers across the world and take a look at US shares, the dollar and predictions for the UK’s economic growth. Plus, we provide an update on the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates; and the state of house prices in the UK.

What key skill do all firms want to see in their future lawyers? That’s right: commercial awareness. Building your commercial awareness will be a lot easier if you’re reading and keeping on top of an issue that you’re genuinely interested in. Get started now…