It's been a long year. The pandemic’s impact has caused global unrest, forced uncomfortable changes and injected uncertainty in many. In the legal sector, amidst it all, are junior lawyers fighting for their place in the profession. As we head into the new year, I am recapping 2020 to highlight how we can embrace future challenges alike to covid-19 in the most productive way.

Several legal organisations have spoken out against the US government’s campaign targeting diversity and inclusion policies, and Ben & Jerry’s has accused its parent company of firing its CEO due to his progressive views. 

Application season is over and we are all now gathering around the TV to watch the summer Olympics! So far, we’ve seen McKeown go viral for dropping the F-bomb, Simone Biles return for Bronze and even caught Tom Daley knitting. But what else has been going on besides the Tokyo games?

What are the impacts of the rise and fall of crypto currencies on banking law and practice?

The first thing that comes to mind for many when contemplating the energy sector is traditional oil and gas. At once, this brings forth mental images of colossal, spider-like oil rigs burrowing into the darkness of our oceans. Although oil and gas indeed dominate the sector, they are just one cog in a wheel of energy sources including nuclear power, renewables such as wind, hydro and solar, as well as electricity. 

Top up your commercial awareness with our weekly round-ups of interesting news from the business and legal worlds. As the UK’s Brexit transition period draws to a close, it’s important to stay updated with news surrounding trade talks and consider the effects of the outcome (whatever that might be) on law firms as businesses and their clients.