The role of lawyers is changing, according to the founder of Mayfair-based commercial firm Barnes Law, who explains the importance of understanding business needs for today’s practitioners to deliver impactful results.
AI is finding its way into many aspects of employment and HR practices. Fudia Smartt, employment partner at Spencer West, explores the potential legal pitfalls.
There’s no reason why customer experience can’t improve in conveyancing, according to Lexis Nexis Enterprise Solutions’ commercial director, Simon Farthing.
Gunnercooke founder Darryl Cooke explains why he established a bookshop to combat loneliness
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Colin Witcher, barrister at Church Court Chambers, is one of just 13 juniors ranked Tier One in Crime by the Legal 500. He shares a day in his life, explaining how he works closely with instructing solicitors to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
James Morris is the founder of the boutique insurance practice Indemnity Legal, a firm which acts solely for policyholders to resolve complex, high-value or high-stakes disputes with their insurers. He shares a day in his life with The Brief.
Teresa Payne is managing partner of Parfitt Cresswell, a regional law firm with offices across the South East of England which also trades using the names Max Barford; Colemans; Jevons, Riley and Pope; Charles Coleman and Co; Copley Clark and Keene Marsland. She shares a day in her life with The Brief
Ashley Mott is Legal Services Director at the fast-growing national firm Harper James. He explains how the firm works and tells The Brief how he spends his days.
20 questions gets under the skin of the UK’s leading lawyers
The co-founder of crypto and investment scam recovery specialist Wealth Recovery Solicitors (WRS ETL) shares his passions and interests.
Daniela Korn, co-owner and head of employment at London media and entertainment specialist Tan Ward, shares her passions and interests.
There can be overwhelming commercial arguments in favour of law firms merging, or of one acquiring another. However, as The Brief discovers, it is vital to communicate clearly with staff throughout the process.
Will AI prove to be good, bad or indifferent for the legal profession? One thing is for certain, it’s not going away. The Brief investigates.
BCL’s Southern private practice team discuss the market in the South of England in 2023
BCL’s Northern team discuss the private practice market around the North of England in 2023
