Commercial awareness is a key skill that all law firms look for in their applicants. Understanding what commercial awareness is and how you can demonstrate yours is fundamental to your success.

False claims have always been a concern to insurance companies, but with the recession causing widespread financial worry, are people increasingly tempted to submit fraudulent insurance claims? If so, what can insurers do about it?

What are the key features of, and future predictions for, the UK corporate lending market?

This LCN Feature outlines some practical and emotional steps law firms can take to support Muslim employees during this period.

Will we be working until we're 100?

I believe that LawCareersNetLIVE has enhanced my employability and that it was a great way to express my dedication to a career in law in applications and interviews.

How do lawyers play a role in supporting clients with natural capital? 

Is the Supreme Court ‘on-demand’ service the Netflix of the legal world?

What steps are being taken to increase transparency in the extractive industries?

Welcome to the next topic in this series, where I attempt to make commercial awareness content for non-law students like myself.

The LawCareersNetLIVE conferences, sponsored by The University of Law, are a golden opportunity for students to network with international, City and national firms; gain insights into firms’ key practice areas; and benefit from expert application advice direct from recruiters.

What taxation measures has the government taken to level the playing field between UK residents and non-UK residents in relation to ownership of residential property?

Does green hydrogen have the green light?

It seems there’s never a dull moment in IP law as singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran reaches a milestone in his ‘Shape of You’ court case, plus inflation continues to rise, Primark moves online (kind of), Kellogg's breaks up and 5G is on the move. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up – what’s been on your radar this week?

Market led mechanisms versus statutory controls - how have tenants been getting more choice and flexibility in commercial lease terms?

Sandwiches are currently the talk of the country amid tax debates over the new viral M&S product, while house prices experience their most significant drop in two years. Meanwhile, major law firm Shoosmiths transfers serious injury practice and TSB has been bought by Santander.

Ofcom are due to investigate Amazon and Microsoft, there’s been an increase in the average number of people requesting to view rental properties, and Rishi Sunak shares plans to make changes to A levels and cancels High Speed 2 (HS2). Find out more with LCN’s commercial news round-up. 

Is lease regearing win-win for landlords and tenants?

What is servitization and what are the legal challenges associated with it?

Welcome to 'What's the Big Deal?' – a series where I'll be breaking down big deals in the capital markets sphere for rookies like me. If you're interested in capital markets, corporate mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or working for a law firm with a corporate law offering – watch this space!