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Charlotte Lear - What is a B Corp law firm and why do lawyers care?

Posted on 23 March 2022

B Corps are not a new phenomenon. Some of our favourite brands have had B Corp certification for years – does Ben and Jerrys ring a bell?

Review to consider scrapping some jury trials to tackle court backlogs

Posted on 13 December 2024

A review by High Court Judge Sir Brian Leveson could mean that jury trials are overhauled for some criminal cases and replaced by the creation of “intermediate courts”.

A new era for financial regulation?

Posted on 19 May 2009

How will regulation of the financial services sector change in post-credit crunch Britain?

Prison book ban overturned in High Court

Posted on 11 December 2014

The government’s ban on prisoners being sent books has been ruled unlawful by the High Court.

Phil Steventon - Is tying bonuses to office attendance truly inclusive?

Posted on 21 August 2023

Is the remote working movement really coming to an end? Some of the biggest firms in the country and the world appear to have answered that question.

Arlingtons Sharmas Solicitors

next training contract deadline 30 March

Law Soc diversity scholarship scheme opens

Posted on 22 February 2013

Applications have opened for the Law Society's Diversity Access Scheme, which helps exceptional students with their LPC fees.

Baker McKenzie raises NQ pay to £145,000

Posted on 22 July 2025

Baker McKenzie has announced a pay rise for its newly qualified (NQ) solicitors in London, increasing base salaries to £145,000. The increase, which is effective from 1 July 2025, marks a reasonable jump of £5,000 and positions the global law firm among the highest-paying employers in the UK legal market.

Masterclass | Navigating the SQE pathway - with BPP University

Posted on 28 March 2024

This session provides you with all the information that you need before embarking on your future career as a solicitor, including an overview of the profession and the skills needed by successful lawyers; what you can do as an undergraduate student to improve your employability for the legal field; an in-depth look at the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) pathway to qualification and course options available.

Linklaters leads on HMV administration

Posted on 21 January 2013

International firm Linklaters has taken a dual role in the administration of HMV.

Gimme a second

Posted on 02 October 2012

Are client secondments for trainee solicitors and junior lawyers becoming more popular?

Crowdfunded online legal service takes off: LawBite raises record-breaking investment

Posted on 29 January 2014

LawBite, the online legal service, has launched its second round of crowdfunding; the initial funding round in May 2013 saw investors raise £240,000 in just 10 days.

Law Society celebrates excellence

Posted on 24 October 2011

The outstanding achievements of professionals across the legal sector have been celebrated by the Law Society.

Education provider BARBRI appoints expert advisory board

Posted on 10 January 2023

BARBRI has appointed six key industry experts to its new advisory board in support of “ambitious plans”. These include developing the diversity and inclusion scheme, BARBRI Bridges, and helping to meet the needs of the legal sector as it continues to embrace the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.

Generative AI use and client confidentiality

Posted on 08 April 2025

By using AI, am I breaching client confidentiality?

Your commercial news round-up: chocolate prices, FIFA, Amazon AI jobs, TikTok ban extension

Posted on 19 June 2025

The price of chocolate has significantly increased in the UK amid rising food prices and FIFA faces more criticism over the 2026 World Cup’s carbon footprint. Meanwhile, Amazon’s CEO has warned staff that AI could replace jobs in the next few years and President Donald Trump has extended TikTok’s ban or sale deadline. Read on for the full scoop of this week’s top commercial news stories!

Businesses and the environment

Posted on 06 January 2026

How is corporate social responsibility driving nature markets in the UK?