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Dollar strength means UK groups are finding it harder to hire or keep lawyers in New York
Top firms are making progress but American incumbents will prove hard to disrupt
Digitising shipping processes throws up a range of regulatory challenges
SRA takes no action after 3-year investigation into complaint against Caroline Stroud
‘Magic circle’ law firm makes awards as it competes with deep-pocketed US rivals in talent war
Investment in employee health and wellbeing contribute to strategies for growth
Pioneers of radical change pursue a variety of routes
Carriers and their lawyers used legal innovation in a race against the clock
Meet five people reimagining the practice of law via consulting, digital services and working with policymakers
Lawyers in countries such as Japan are narrowing the gap with the most ‘future-ready’ law firms
Judge overruled bank’s arguments for keeping Freshfields report under wraps
London-listed Network International accused of keeping investors ‘in the dark’ after appointing Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Court rules disciplinary tribunal was wrong to say Ryan Beckwith had breached the profession’s rules
Despite losing top partners in London, Freshfields is making serious moves to grow in the US
Global ambitions are asking difficult questions of a pay structure that rewards longevity
Recruitment of Bruce Embley comes as high volume of deals lifts partner pay at US firms
Georgia Dawson to lead UK law firm as it pushes into US market
UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority reviewing complaint that Caroline Stroud did not make bank relationship clear
Delays increase pressure on several groups already suffering revenue declines
Changing attitudes at top firms driven by fear of misconduct
Ulf Johannemann and 6 ex-employees of now-defunct Maple Bank face prosecution in Germany
FT data reveal sharp drop-off in female lawyers in senior positions and wide pay gaps
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