Features & Analysis

Recruiting and retaining talent in the legal industry

Recruiting talent is a challenge across all UK sectors, with the legal market being no different. With employment levels the…

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Preventing proximity bias with the return to the office

‘Proximity bias’ refers to the unconscious tendency to give preferential treatment to those in our immediate vicinity. The pandemic has…

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Behind Shakespeare Martineau’s new insolvency litigation service

What inspired the launch of Shakespeare Martineau’s new insolvency litigation service? Our principal restructuring, recovery and insolvency (RR&I) clients are…

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The future of Hedges Law

What is your history in the industry? I’ve been working in the industry for over 25 years; I trained at…

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3 simple ways law firms can support LGBTQ+ employees

Creating an inclusive workplace is incredibly important to me – it’s not just a tick box exercise. Not only is…

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Turning law firm ESG strategies into commercial advantage

Legal professionals are accustomed to digesting complex information and bringing a fresh perspective on challenging issues. As advisors, they have…

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How increased automation can reduce lawyer burnout

Being a lawyer is a rewarding profession. However, a combination of demanding clients and an overwhelming amount of emails and…

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Legal professionals are more reluctant than others to go back to the office: here’s why

The past two years have certainly shaken up the world of work as we knew it. As we venture through…

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The growth of the legal consultancy model and why it’s here to stay

Being a lawyer has, for many generations, been viewed as a highly aspirational and influential role. This is largely because…

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Beyond due diligence: Driving better legal strategy

Lawyers typically call on business intelligence and investigations (BI&I) firms in two scenarios: a client’s transaction clearly requires due diligence,…

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