Scotland could be a useful port of call for professionals seeking legal jobs, as Shepherd & Wedderburn outlined its desire to expand. The firm, which has offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and London, revealed a 35 per cent growth in its corporate advisory business arm in its latest financial figures, the Scotsman reports. Senior partners [...]
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Alterations to the civil justice system could affect those with solicitor jobs
Proposed changes to the way fees are paid to professionals with solicitor jobs who are handling civil cases are to be outlined by justice secretary Kenneth Clarke. Mr Clarke will address the House of Commons and lay out potential alterations to the “no win, no fee” system that many solicitors use. Under the new proposals, [...]
Study results show brighter future for those seeking legal jobs
A study has shown that many law firms across the UK are confident of boosting revenue in the near future – which could be good news for professionals who are seeking legal jobs. The research conducted on behalf of the Law Society Gazette indicated that six in ten senior partners believed 2011 would herald more [...]
International law firm sees Manchester office grow dramatically
International law firm Barlow Lyde & Gilbert has witnessed the number of professionals working in its Manchester office spiral in recent months. The practice, whose headquarters are based in London, has seen the success of its northern branch improve dramatically since taking over solicitors Halliwells last year, Manchester Evening News reports. Until July 2010, Barlow [...]
Mace & Jones solicitors advise firms on Royal Wedding
Companies that are harbouring concerns over staff shortages due to the Royal Wedding have been offered guidance by professionals with solicitor jobs. Partners at north-west-based Mace & Jones have told business leaders to scrutinise the terms in employees’ contracts to determine whether staff are eligible to have the day off. Since the marriage of Prince [...]
International law firm launches mobile phone app
Professionals with jobs in law have developed a mobile phone application which has now been launched by international firm Eversheds. The practice, which has offices in a variety of locations across the UK such as Manchester, Ipswich, Birmingham and Leeds, has tailored the application primarily for human resources workers. Available on the iPhone and BlackBerry, [...]
LawWorks & Attorney General Student Award Winners 2011
Sponsor LexisNexis provides pro bono training in Canada for Individual Student winner Students and law school staff from across the UK gathered in the House of Commons on Wednesday to be recognised for their outstanding achievements in the field of legal pro bono work. The annual LawWorks awards were once again endorsed and presented by [...]
How will paternity ruling affect those with legal jobs?
An imminent alteration to the UK employment law regarding paternity leave could have an impact on those with legal jobs. From April 3rd 2011, fathers will be entitled to take up to six months of leave in order to care for their new-born baby. However, a study by uSwitch has suggested that around 41 per [...]
Dick Tyler lands top legal job at Cameron McKenna
Dick Tyler has landed himself a top legal job, after being elected as the new senior partner at Cameron McKenna. A number of votes took place to decide who would get the role and former managing partner Mr Tyler held off consumer products sector head Louise Wallace to secure the post. He will replace Richard [...]
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