United Kingdom: Performance

Lord Clarke of Stony-cum-Ebony, known as Tony to his colleagues at what was then 2 Essex Court, left an indelible mark on commercial and maritime law during his distinguished career. His journey from barrister to Queen's Counsel, and ultimately to Master of the Rolls and Supreme Court Justice, was characterized by exceptional legal contributions including landmark judgments that remain foundational authorities today. Beyond his professional achievements, he was remembered as a mentor, source of wisdom, and

Most lawyers can skillfully handle stress. After all, we managed to make it through law school, bar exams, and our grueling early years of practice.

Skyler Broadhead shares her unconventional journey from village law firm receptionist to Managing Paralegal at Rothera Bray, specializing in children's law and domestic violence cases. Her story reveals how curiosity, determination, and supportive mentorship can build a successful legal career without a traditional law degree.

The Employment Law specialist Sam Jones has joined the Scotland-headquartered UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. He will be based in the firm's Aberdeen office.

The legal industry hit a defining moment in the past year. Organizations across the sector began to see not just what AI could do, but how profoundly it could reshape the rhythms and realities of everyday legal work.

Billables, realization, profit per partner, average fee, new files opened, aged receivables – the dashboards get more sophisticated every year. I'm not anti-metrics. In fact, I like them.

There's a lie that too many leaders tell themselves: if I'm not at my desk, I'm not leading.

The legal profession is evolving, and so are the routes to qualification. With the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)...

Ever wondered who keeps the legal world spinning while solicitors and legal executives focus on the law? Let me take you behind the scenes of a high-street legal office, where paralegals, secretaries, and admin staff...