After the shake-up, is the CMA still a watchdog with teeth? August 14, 2025 Those of us who have regulators' email alerts switched on were familiar with the CMA as an active regulator, but that didn't align with the Labour government's agenda.
One bad apple: The rise of partner vetting at law firms August 7, 2025 In a highly competitive market, law firms are ramping up their vetting process for new partners to avoid issues down the line
SFO faces a crisis of confidence as old sins haunt Ephgrave’s tenure July 31, 2025 The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is no stranger to bad publicity, but after yet another historic case comes back to haunt it, its reputation takes another battering.
How a slow burning legal battle could cost UK supermarkets millions July 24, 2025 UK supermarkets are struggling through turmoil but quietly in the background, an ongoing legal battle is unfolding that could cost them millions
Business pressures forcing lawyers to become advice jugglers July 3, 2025 British businesses are facing several pressures across the board, forcing them to turn to their lawyers seeking more than just legal advice
Private equity circles the legal market, but not all firms are viable for investment boost June 26, 2025 It is no surprise that law firms have become a new target of interest for private equity firms as the legal sector is a big moneymaker
From fast track to gridlock: The Competition Appeal Tribunal faces its toughest test yet June 19, 2025 The Competition Appeal Tribunal is, by far, the busiest courtroom in the City. Yet, like most things, it has become a victim of its success.
Law isn’t like other professions; misusing AI may put lawyers in jail June 12, 2025 Lawyers were slapped with the reality that when AI goes wrong, they will be liable for it, and may face serious consequences
Spare a thought for in-house lawyers; their job is not as ‘easy’ as some think June 5, 2025 The workload for an In-House legal team is set to increase as businesses strive to reduce costs.
‘Magic Circle’ law firms trying to distance themselves from the prestigious phrase May 29, 2025 'Magic Circle' is a term that has long been used to describe the elite law firms; however, within the circle, the mood is shifting around this esteemed phrase