Danae Shell, CEO of the consumer legal platform Valla, explores how artificial intelligence will transform legal practice over the next three years, emphasising efficiency gains rather than wholesale replacement of legal professionals.
Navigating compliance in a fragmented geopolitical and regulatory landscape can be a daunting task. Jessica Sweet, data protection and privacy counsel at iManage, explains how well-thought-out processes and the judicious use of technology can lighten the burden.
Andrew Fairman, partner at MSB Solicitors, sets out the key elements of the Renters Rights Bill and urges lawyers to be ready for its swift implementation following Royal Assent later this year
Gary Gallen, founder of legal enterprise rradar, calls on the profession to change its mindset from one of cure to one that prioritises prevention.
Natalie Lang, the Legal 500-recommended Head of the Court of Protection Department at Ramsdens Solicitors, joined the firm at the start of her career in 2005 and is now responsible for trainee solicitors across the company, on top of her legal practice. She shares a day in her life with The Brief
Jamie Hanley is the partner-in-charge of the London office of US firm Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP, and a litigator with a particular interest in ESG. He shares a day in his working life with The Brief
Yulia Barnes is the managing partner of Barnes Law, a commercial law firm based in the heart of Mayfair. She shares a day in her life with The Brief.
Danielle Ayres is a partner in the employment team at the North West commercial firm Primas Law, and has a particular specialism in matters relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination. She shares a day in her life with The Brief.
20 questions gets under the skin of the UK’s leading lawyers
Emma Carey, Managing Partner and family law practitioner at MSB Solicitors, which has offices in Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Chester and Cheshire, shares her passions and interests.
Jan Matthews, managing partner at Reeds Solicitors, shares his passions and interests.
The legal profession has a money problem, with even highly paid solicitors struggling with budgeting and financial planning. The Brief hears from financial experts, who diagnose the problem and offer a range of tips.
Mark Levine, In-House managing director at BCL Legal, reflects on six months of conversations with General Counsels to distil the essence of a great GC.
The latest LexisNexis Bellwether report into the SME legal market, entitled “Marginal Gains”, paints a picture of targeted, strategic investment. The Brief explores the highlights and hears the reaction of a selection of law firm leaders.
What can firms do to inspire loyalty in their lawyers? The Brief speaks to a selection of law firm “lifers” to find out.
