Linklaters' staff costs jump £115m as pay battle intensifies
Magic Circle law firm Linklaters reports a £115m surge in employee costs, highlighting fierce competition for top legal talent and rising salaries across the UK sector.
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Quant firm pays £106m wages to 49 staff
A parent company of secretive quant trading firm G-Research has paid out a staggering £106m in wages to just 49 employees over eight months, accounts reveal. Discover the details of London's high-stakes finance world.
TfL staff on £100k+ salaries triples to 548
The number of Transport for London employees earning over £100,000 has soared from 151 to 548 in three years. TfL cites inflation, backdated pay, and overtime as key drivers. Discover the full breakdown.
Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
AI Forces Legal Hiring Shift, Says Legora CEO
Max Junestrand, CEO of legal tech firm Legora, warns AI is reshaping legal careers. As the firm's valuation soars to $1.8bn, he reveals aggressive London hiring plans for 2026.
AA's 20p coin tyre check for winter driving
The AA reveals a simple 20p coin test to check tyre tread depth this winter. Ensure your safety and avoid £2,500 fines with this essential driver check.
Ashurst lawyer disciplinary hearing over false insurance claim
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
RBC Expands Healthcare Team, Mayer Brown Promotes 36
RBC Capital Markets strengthens its European healthcare division with key hires as Mayer Brown announces 36 partner promotions globally. Discover the strategic moves shaping finance and legal sectors.
Lammy's jury trial reforms address UK justice backlog
Justice Secretary David Lammy proposes restricting jury trials to serious crimes as England and Wales face 80,000-case backlog. Could this reform save Britain's collapsing justice system?
Lammy's jury trial cuts threaten UK justice
David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials risks undermining public confidence in British justice while attempting to clear court backlogs. Discover why this controversial proposal alarms legal experts.
Simpson Thacher expands London office after hiring spree
US law firm Simpson Thacher announces significant London office expansion following aggressive hiring campaign. The firm continues its strategic growth in the UK legal market.
Jury Trial Scrap Plans Threaten UK Justice System
Leaked government proposals to restrict jury trials for offences carrying up to five years in prison have sparked fury from senior lawyers. Discover what this means for democracy and the 80,000-case backlog.
Prosecutors' AI Use Creates Legal Filing Errors
A California prosecutors' office used AI to file a court motion containing 'hallucinated' errors, raising concerns about due process and the use of artificial intelligence in criminal cases.
OSF President Pledges Legal Action Against Trump
Open Society Foundations president Binaifer Nowrojee declares legal readiness against Trump's threats, emphasising support for frontline environmental defenders at COP30.
Teens Challenge Australia's Social Media Ban
Two 15-year-olds launch a High Court challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Read the latest.
Teens fight Australia's social media ban in High Court
Two 15-year-olds launch a landmark legal challenge against Australia's pioneering social media ban for under-16s, set to begin on 10 December. Discover the constitutional fight.
Weil Elevates Four London Lawyers to Partner
International law firm Weil promotes four London lawyers to partner in 17-strong global promotion round, strengthening corporate and litigation practices.
Harry & Celebrities Sue Daily Mail Over Privacy Breaches
Prince Harry and six high-profile figures are taking Associated Newspapers to the High Court over alleged phone hacking and gross privacy breaches. Discover the full story.
Judge removed from Palestine Action legal challenge
Last-minute removal of judge from Palestine Action proscription case raises serious questions about judicial transparency and independence in the UK legal system.
Judge halts Trump prosecutions of Comey and James
A US federal judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James, ruling the prosecutor was illegally appointed. The Trump administration vows an immediate appeal.
NHS Pay Debate: Doctor's £100k Salary Sparks Outcry
A heated debate on NHS salaries erupts as a consultant calls her £100,000 wage 'pathetic', while a retired teacher defends his £50,000 pay. Read the full story and share your views.
NY Law Firm in £30m Private Equity Deal Talks
New York's Cohen & Gresser is negotiating a £30m private equity stake sale, reflecting a major shift in US legal industry funding. Discover how firms are bypassing ownership laws.
Mahmood's Immigration Shake-Up Sparks Controversy
Labour's Shabana Mahmood announces sweeping legal migration reforms, using her immigrant background to justify policies critics call cruel. Explore the debate.
Ashurst and Perkins Coie Overhaul Partner Pay in Merger
Global law firms Ashurst and Perkins Coie are restructuring partner compensation as their groundbreaking merger progresses. Discover how this strategic move will reshape the legal landscape.
I'm A Celeb star sues hotel over serious fall injuries
Lady Colin Campbell takes legal action against London hotel after fall leaves her with shattered pelvis and hip. The I'm A Celebrity star faces six-month recovery.
Bolsonaro admits damaging ankle monitor with hot iron
Brazil's former president Jair Bolsonaro confesses to deliberately damaging his electronic ankle monitor using a hot iron. Read the full details of this legal development.
Asylum seeker's 17-year wait for UK leave to remain
After fleeing torture, Ussu endured 17 years in UK asylum limbo facing homelessness, injury and legal battles. His story exposes systemic failures in Britain's immigration system.
Conservative lawyer Daniel Suhr influences US media via FCC
Chicago lawyer Daniel Suhr has become influential in US media regulation through FCC chair Brendan Carr, securing unprecedented changes at major networks through legal complaints about bias.
Class action lawsuits damaging UK economy
The explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding is harming Britain's legal stability and economy, with billions claimed in damages. Discover the urgent need for reform.
Curve investor files legal challenge over Lloyds sale
IDC Ventures files High Court petition to block Curve's £125m sale to Lloyds, alleging governance failures wiped out £670m shareholder value. Read the latest developments.
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