Linklaters: Profit passes £1bn as partners set for record pay day July 22, 2025 Profit at Linklaters has surged past the £1bn for the first time as the law firm’s partners are set to share a record pay day. The London-headquartered firm, which dates back to 1838, has posted a pre-tax profit of £1.08bn for its year to 30 April, 2025, a rise of 14 per cent compared to [...]
AI is on the march but many law firms still don’t have a strategy July 17, 2025 UK law firms are ahead of their international peers in their pace of AI adoption but most firms still don’t have an AI strategy.
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 firm mergers down as lawyers hold out for private equity appetite June 17, 2025 Mergers within the UK legal market have declined in the past year as lawyers are holding out for a bite from private equity.
Former PM David Cameron in job talks with law firm DLA Piper May 23, 2025 Former Prime Minister Lord David Cameron is discussing a job role with law firm DLA Piper
Football to flowers: Law firms (finally) wake up to the importance of branding May 22, 2025 Branding is key; that is why some sponsorship deals can run into millions of pounds, and now some law firms are starting to realise its importance.
Newcastle United launch legal action against East Stand owner May 6, 2025 Premier League giants Newcastle United has issued legal proceedings against the Newcastle City Council and St James Terrace Land Ltd
Gibson Dunn nabs senior lawyer from its US competitor May 1, 2025 US law firm Gibson Dunn hired a senior lawyer from competitor firm Milbank to co-chair its transportation and space practice group
Law firms are not taking cybersecurity seriously enough April 3, 2025 Cybercriminals love law firms; the sheer amount of information makes them a goldmine for scammers. But data shows a lack of awareness.