Opinion

A bad week for public liability claims – but will it matter?

When appellate courts hand down three decisions in one week, and they fall three-zero in favour of the “black...

20 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

People and culture, harnessing the power of AI and tech will be law’s future

The future of law is now more than ever, focused on building and developing strong client relationships and having...

14 July 2023

By Ben Paul

The rebranding fallacy: Why HR should stay HR in law

Over the last years, a growing trend can be observed in our firms: HR teams rebranding themselves as “people and...

12 July 2023

By Christian van den Bosch

Alternatives to BigLaw partner track can keep women in law

Vocational pathways should not be between BigLaw or leaving the law altogether. A narrative shift is needed, writes...

11 July 2023

By Rolf Howard

Workplace PTSD haunts lawyers

It is imperative that we unmask the legal world’s silent nightmare, writes Stefanie Costi.

10 July 2023

By Stefanie Costi

‘Dry July’ motivation for stressed lawyers

I work with many lawyers, and without fail, the word that is used to describe their lives after a break from alcohol is...

30 June 2023

By Isabella Ferguson

The benefits of generative AI in law firms

Getting on board with generative artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a choice; it is a strategic imperative for...

27 June 2023

By Jacqui Jubb

Flying taxis: The next big practice area for lawyers?

The technology in the emerging flying taxis sector is well ahead of current regulations, and the opportunity for...

26 June 2023

By Tom Young and Julie Brown

The lost years that matter

I want my daughter to have the courage and strength to pursue whatever vocational path she chooses without worrying...

16 June 2023

By Rachel Last

Multilingual lawyers are paving the way to a more accessible justice system

As a conversation with one of my colleagues demonstrates, lawyers who can speak multiple languages make the law more...

08 June 2023

By Laila Sayed