Danielle Ayres, Partner in the Employment Team at the North West commercial firm Primas Law, talks to The Brief about her specialism in pregnancy and maternity-related discrimination cases, setting up Pregnant and Protected and how the issue remains prevalent despite the post-pandemic shift to flexible working.
BCL’s In-House Managing Director Mark Levine speaks to James Bridge, Legal Counsel at Booking.com, about qualifying in-house via a graduate apprenticeship at the travel giant.
The Brief catches up with the CEO of Knights, who explains the implications of the private equity industry’s interest in law firms and why the resulting “corporatisation” will be a good thing.
BCL’s In-House managing director Mark Levine speaks to Lauren Yates about her role as a legal apprentice at QBS Software.
Martin Finnegan, partner and chief commercial officer, tells The Brief about his plans for the corporate and commercial firm he and two executive directors lead, including opportunities for both consultant and employed solicitors, and how being yourself is the key to standing out in a competitive field.
Sadie Seabrook is one of the UK’s leading practitioners in the field of police law. She talks to The Brief about defending hard-working officers in a rapidly changing environment, the value of her background as a barrister when preparing litigation, and the importance of finding an area of practice that really excites you.
BCL’s In-House Managing Director Mark Levine speaks to Alisha Seahra about her experience of the SQE and her Qualifying Work Experience within the legal function of Tangle Teezer, the iconic hairbrush brand.
In early 2024 Hill Dickinson opened an office in Birmingham, its first in the Midlands. The Brief speaks to corporate partner and head of Birmingham office, Nick Dawson, about the firm’s plans for the office, what he looks for in new colleagues, and the role a seminal 1990s TV series played in his choice of career.
BCL’s In-House Managing Director Mark Levine speaks to Sarita Patel about her experience of the SQE and her Qualifying Work Experience within the legal function of National Grid, one of the world’s largest electricity transmission and distribution businesses.
Iram Khan SQE at Colas
James Peden, partner and head of legal at Winn Solicitors (Scotland)
Karen Williams was group legal director at the facilities management giant Mitie before leaving in October 2024 to set up as an independent contractor. She shares and reflects on her career path with the Brief, and explains the importance of creating psychological safety within teams and building broad networks of colleagues when moving to an in-house role
