Vicky Clark
Director: Private Practice
Vicky Clark discusses why she switched from a career in law to legal recruitment, what it takes to be a first class recruiter and she dispels some of the myths that surround the profession
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Chris Brooks
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Atelier Rose & Gray
We speak to Chris Brooks about how and why law firms should consider building a corporate art collection
Jamie Parkinson
Partner in Residence
Buckley Sandler LLP
Jamie Parkinson discusses his career, the firm’s focus, working in London and more
Lauren Riley
Founder
The Link App
Lauren on Lord Sugar, being an entrepreneur and the launch of her business, The Link App
Iain Blatherwick
Managing Partner
Browne Jacobson
Iain discusses his leadership style, juggling his client work and firm duties, agile working and much more.
Rob Elvin
Manchester office Managing Partner
Squire Patton Boggs
Rob on being named one of the world’s 'Star Lawyers'
Vanessa French
General Counsel
Wolseley UK
What makes a good GC, why in-house lawyers add value and what drives her.
Paul Jonson
Managing Partner
Pannone Corporate
The Brief talks to one of the North West’s most well known lawyers
Nic Couchman
Founder and Chairman
Couchmans LLP
In this interview, Nic talks about an intense 2016, leadership, overseas expansion and more
Kerry Crompton
European Legal Director
Assurant
Ever thought what it might be like to move in-house?
Gerald Cooke
Senior Partner & Founder
Cooke, Young & Keidan
Gerald Cooke one of the UK’s leading lawyers shares his insights.
Steven Booth
Senior Partner
IBB Solicitors
Discusses his forthcoming retirement, his drivers and his predictions for the future
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Mike Ward, executive chairman of financial information provider Armalytix, explains how the legal sector has recently taken major strides in combatting financial crime in the property industry, and discusses how the lessons learned can be applied in other areas
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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
20 Questions
Jason Bruce, practice manager at the national legal aid specialist Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors, shares his passions and interests
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Jeanette Burgess is the new managing partner at Walker Morris, and the first woman to hold the position in the Leeds firm’s long history. She tells The Brief about her regulatory practice, her priorities for the firm, and her passion for encouraging social mobility
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Mike Ward, executive chairman of financial information provider Armalytix, explains how the legal sector has recently taken major strides in combatting financial crime in the property industry, and discusses how the lessons learned can be applied in other areas
The Brief talks to
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
20 Questions
Jason Bruce, practice manager at the national legal aid specialist Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors, shares his passions and interests
The Brief talks to
Jeanette Burgess is the new managing partner at Walker Morris, and the first woman to hold the position in the Leeds firm’s long history. She tells The Brief about her regulatory practice, her priorities for the firm, and her passion for encouraging social mobility
