News

• More law firms start trading uncollected billings for cash

  More leaders of law firms are reportedly interested in selling rights to uncollected billings to litigation finance firms. read more

• Freshfields leads ‘Brexodus’ charge

  By the end of the year, 1,347 new names are expected to be added to the Roll of Solicitors in Ireland. read more

• International firm hires heavyweights ahead of new office launch

  Brexit legal challenge begins in Supreme Court… Eighties superstars Duran Duran loses IP… read more

• Telstra taps law firm to rescue 40,000 hours

  A collaboration between Telstra’s legal team and a top tier law firm has proven law firms can play a role in making client legal teams more productive and satisfied customers. read more

• Start-up legal service to give one firm an edge

  One law firm will be targeting start-ups with a tailored legal offering, in a bid to get closer to the present and future of Australia’s bourgeoning entrepreneurial ecosystem. read more

• Government told 65,000 lawyers can’t be wrong

  A body representing 65,000 lawyers is battling one Australian government’s controversial move to put cash before common sense and the public good. read more

• Teacher-turned-lawyer urges aspiring young guns to be open to learn

  Michael Bath, the first Sydney partner at Carter Newell, also discusses how young lawyers may not truly understand how interesting insurance law is. read more

• Here’s where in Europe lawyers make the most money working the least hours

  The study also looked at yearly paid leaves and the country’s cost of living to decide on the final rankings. read more

• Dentons Australia deal completes, Gadens continues

  Could KWM Europe join Chinese partnership?... Clyde JLV appoints new partner… Sharia law has mixed support poll suggests… read more

• Weekly Deals Roundup: Ashurst advises non-profit financial organisation pro bono

  The law firm is helping establish the non-profit’s national Financial Inclusion Action Plan program. read more