Commentary

New York via Sydney: Herbert Smith Freehills’ unique transatlantic merger play

HSF’s deal to merge with Kramer Levin provides Anglo-Australian firm with an unusual path into the US market

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‘Building stronger partnerships is key’: Pro bono charity CEOs mark UK Pro Bono Week

The leaders of the the UK’s three main pro bono charities look at how to increase participation

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Regulation of litigation funders takes centre stage in closely watched Civil Justice Council review

Interim report makes ‘compelling case for some form of mandatory regulation’, according to one observer

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Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are going unrewarded at law firms

Legal leaders are not being compensated for their work to implement and improve DEI, writes Obelisk Support CEO, Dana Denis-Smith

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New SEP Resource Hub – UK unleashes its innovative potential

The UK IPO is trying to make it easier for businesses to understand issues around standard essential patents and ensure fairness for all stakeholders, write Finnegan lawyers Yelena Morozova, Sarah Rodriguez and Nessa Khandaker

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UK government unveils long-awaited Employment Rights Bill – what next?

The Bill will ring in seismic shifts that substantially raise the bar for employers, write Ashurst’s Crowley Woodford and Ruth Buchanan

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Mental health in the legal profession: Progress and challenges

London Solicitors Litigation Association president, Nikki Edwards, reflects on the changing attitude to mental health in the profession on World Mental Health Day

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’A turning point’: Banks need to refine their liquidity management and restructuring plans

The twin forces of impending interest rate cuts and regulatory demands mean that preparation has never been more critical to avoiding compliance risks, write Natalie Todd and Anna-Rose Davies of Cooke Young & Keidan

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The race is on – UK vs US hiring markets

Higher lawyer salaries in the US are putting UK firms under pressure to compete and attract top talent amid buoyant hiring markets, writes Major Lindsey & Africa’s Nathan Peart

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European patent law trends in the life sciences

Decisions from the European Patent Office and more recently the Unitary Patent Court continue to develop patent law affecting the life sciences in Europe, writes Mewburn Ellis patent lawyer Nick Sutcliffe

The assistant or the master: regulating the rise and rise of AI

Until we know more about the technology and its risks people must remain accountable for decision making, writes Herbert Smith Freehills’ Jasveer Randhawa

Today is the golden era for law firm communications and marketing

Vinson & Elkins’ chief communications officer Allan Schoenberg discusses the opportunities for law firms to get more creative with marketing and growing brand awareness

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