‘I recognise how difficult it is for complainants to come forward’, says chair Barbara Mills KC The chair of the Bar Council has urged members of the profession to report inappropriate behaviour, following the disbarment of high-profile criminal barrister Jo…
20 of 23 White & Case will retain 87% of its London trainees due to qualify this March, the firm has announced. The global giant offered newly qualified (NQ) roles to 20 of its 23 qualifying trainees, all of whom…
Proven allegations involved misconduct towards mini-pupil Jo Sidhu KC High-profile criminal barrister Jo Sidhu KC has been disbarred today after a disciplinary tribunal found him guilty of professional misconduct over allegations of “inappropriate and unwanted” behaviour late last year. The…
Hogan Lovells and Latham & Watkins among those to make online tweaks The Law Society of England and Wales has joined a raft of legal organisations worldwide in signing a joint letter condemning the Trump administration’s recent actions against legal…
Sent her ‘unsolicited items’ including flowers and Haribo sweets A City solicitor has been suspended from practice following a stalking judgment against him. Matthew Howells, previously an associate in the London office of US law firm Cooley, has been suspended…
New research spotlights profession in crisis One in three criminal barristers are seriously considering ditching the bar, according to new research. The Criminal Bar Association’s (CBA) findings reveal that while one-third of criminal barristers are “actively seeking to leave the…
20 major outfits face probe The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its war on diversity in the legal profession, targeting 20 top US and international law firms, including some of the most recognisable names in London, over their diversity, equity…
Average partner profits soar to $9.25 million US titan Kirkland & Ellis has reported a record-breaking global revenue of $8.8 billion (£6.8 billion) in 2024, solidifying its position as the world’s highest-grossing law firm. The firm has seen its revenue…
Liberty Miles has racked up 80k+ subscribers Liberty Miles A BigLaw content creator is giving her audience an insider’s view of her final days as a trainee, sharing candid updates on her hours, secondment and the realities of life in…
Seven seek support The chair of the City of London Law Society (CLLS) has appealed to law firms and lawyers across the country to help seven aspiring solicitors left in limbo following the collapse of formerly listed law firm RBG…