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

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

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

Diversity within the UK legal sector has long been a topic of conversation among practitioners and students alike. The profession has been heavily criticised for not evolving with society or being representative of the diversity within the UK. Over the past decade, there have been a flurry of initiatives to respond to these deep-rooted issues. However, the crucial question remains, have we made enough progress?

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

You may have seen the latest SQE1 results from July 2025 and if you're considering a career in law, particularly from a non-law background, they might’ve given you pause. However, in this article, I’ll be setting out how, with proper preparation and support, you can buck that trend.

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.

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

Can Rome II handle pure economic loss?

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.

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.

Nearly 20% fewer Bar Professional Training Course students had completed the course in 2019/20 as of May 2021, compared with the 2018/19 cohort, the Bar Standards Board (BSB) reported in July – an additional 2.5% had withdrawn from the course at this stage. 

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

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

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

I didn’t go to a selective school, but have good A-levels and my ambition is to be a City lawyer – what does this mean for my chances? What are law firms doing to improve the representation of people from low socioeconomic backgrounds?

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

The legal profession is renowned for being an extremely competitive field that can be exceptionally demanding for aspiring lawyers, new recruits and experienced lawyers alike. When we add covid-19 it makes the situation even more pressing.

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.