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Confronting Challenging Conversations as a Lawyer

15th June 2018
Whether in the office, the dugout or the customer services counter, how we deal with difficult conversations can impact on whether we ultimately achieve the right outcome. What’s your advice and first-hand experiences on how to deal with conflict? As a partner and dispute resolution lawyer at Capital Law, Andrew Brown is experienced in resolving […]
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How Does the ‘Barrister, Expert Witness & Solicitor’ Triangle Function?

14th June 2018
In any court case, it’s important to understand how the dynamic of the barrister, expert witness and solicitor works, as this can be helpful in determining their involvement from the outset and therefore aid in the building of the case. Below Lawyer Monthly benefits from top industry expertise from Dominic Wreford, Managing Director and European […]
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GDPR is Creating Huge Job Opportunities for Legal Sector

11th June 2018
June in London was a tale of two stories: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding, and the less glamorous, but no less consuming launch of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While the former did provide a sizeable boost to the economy, the latter kicked off financial services hiring that is expected to impact […]
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The All-in-1 Accountant & Lawyer: Is Multi-Disciplinary Practice the Future?

7th June 2018
The working relationship between accountants and lawyers is a close one. The two can often be seen working together on matters such as corporate transactions, restructuring and insolvency cases, dispute resolution and litigation. It is however becoming more common for one person to fill both the boots. Below Merryck Lowe, Partner, Dispute Analysis & Investigations […]
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How to Negotiate Salary and Benefits as a Female Lawyer

31st May 2018
Law students and young lawyers are faced with many employment considerations: what practice area to pursue, how to land a position with growth opportunity, and how to negotiate a salary and benefits package commensurate with the time and effort their career will require. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice President of operations at GCG, a leading […]
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Adapt or Die: How to Attract and Retain Top Legal Talent

30th May 2018
Data released from legal recruitment expert, Douglas Scott’s, annual Salary Survey recently revealed that flexi-time is the most valued benefit by legal professionals – yet only 20% of firms offer it as part of their package. Managing Director of Douglas Scott, Kathryn Riley, explains what lawyers are really looking for in their benefit packages and […]
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The Technology Revolution Is Here: What Are the Jobs for Future Lawyers?

24th May 2018
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and automation are knocking at the door, and it’s time for the legal sector to respond. Below Francine Ryan, lecturer in law and member of the Open Justice team at the Open University, discusses the future of legal work as part of our Legal Ladder features. Richard Susskind in ‘Tomorrow’s Lawyers argues […]
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