Record Herbert Smith Profits Reported Herbert Smith Freehills’ financial report card shows that they too are setting records in the law firm reporting season upon us. HSF has been raking it in this year, setting new records for revenue, profit, and partner pay. Being a British-registered firm, they’ve got to show their hand, and the […] The post Australian Energy Work Boosts Herbert Smith Profits appeared first on ..read more

Clifford Chance Is No Chump Change Firm Ben Thomson, LawFuel law business contributor Clifford Chance just dropped some numbers that’ll make your spreadsheets do a double-take. But here’s the kicker – it’s the Americans driving this gravy train. US revenue’s up 28 percent and so the Magic Circle firm’s US expansion appears to be paying […] The post From London to Houston Clifford Chance Has Cracked the American Legal Code appeared first on ..read more

Landlords and property managers are meticulous in their contracts and lease agreements, making sure that their tenants adhere to their “rights” as property owners. But what about your rights as a tenant? Are there certain rights that you can claim which may not always be clearly stipulated in the agreement you signed? In this article […] The post Exploring the Rights Tenants Have Against the Rights of Landlords appeared first on ..read more

Image source One of the decisions you’ll face relatively early on after a car accident is whether to tackle the insurance claim yourself or enlist the help of a lawyer. This seemingly simple question can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. All things considered, it would be in your best interest […] The post Settling a Car Accident Claim Without a Lawyer: Is It Recommended? appeared first on ..read more

Whether you are managing discrimination, wrongful termination, or sexual provocation, a lot is on the line, and the interaction can be both upsetting and complex. Picking the right attorney is a basic move toward guaranteeing your rights are protected, and your case is taken care of well.  Identify your specific legal needs Employment law envelops […] The post A Guide To Choosing The Right Employment-Related Case Attorney appeared first on ..read more

EY To Dentons For Barton Dentons – the monster law firm – just dropped some serious news that they’ve tapped Kate Barton as their new Global CEO. And they scored a heavyweight. Barton’s coming in hot from EY, where she’s been for 35 years. We’re talking executive leadership roles galore, with her most recent gig being Global Vice Chair. She’s stepping into the shoes of Elliott Portnoy, (pictured) the OG Global CEO who’s been steering the ship since Dentons burst onto the scene back in 2013. N At EY – a $50 billion behemoth spanning 150 countries – she wasn’t just pushing papers. As Global Vic ..read more

     International Law firm Slaughter and May has been named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Student Social Mobility Awards. The awards are hosted by social mobility charity upReach, which supports students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Slaughter and May has been working with upReach since 2019. The Employer of the Year award recognises an organisation ‘that is leading the way on improving social mobility in the UK, pioneering ways to make itself more accessible and inclusive to individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds’. Social Mobility Working Group Ch ..read more

The firm saw global revenue pass the EUR560 million mark fuelled by growth across all markets, including 8.6% in the UK. We are delighted to announce our 2023/24 financial results, achieving continued success with a 9.5% increase on 2022/23 figures, taking global revenue to a new record high of GBP480.7 million (EUR562 million+).  The UK also continued its growth trajectory with an increase in revenue of 8.6% to a record GBP246.6 million. Profit at GBP91.7 million is 12.2% higher than last year and the second highest on record. PEP has grown by 13.2%. The UK 8.6% revenue growth for t ..read more

MinterEllisonRuddWatts is pleased to announce that our Wellington office has successfully relocated to BNZ Place at One Whitmore Street, Wellington. >> Check Your New Law Job Here BNZ Place, a 15-storey development located in the heart of Wellington’s waterfront, is one of the most seismically advanced and efficient buildings in New Zealand. It has been designed to achieve a 5-Star Green Star rating, reflecting the law firm’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Wellington team now occupies Level 5 of this state-of-the-art building. The new office space of ..read more

A Big Tick For Clio and Legal Tech Tom Borman, LawFuel legaltech contributor In a landmark move for the legal technology sector, Clio, one of legal tech’s leading providers of cloud-based legal practice management software, has secured a staggering $900 million in Series F funding. This investment propels the company’s valuation to $3 billion, nearly doubling its worth in just over three years since achieving unicorn status with a $1.6 billion valuation. Unprecedented Growth in Cloud Legal Software The Clio funding round represents the largest capital raise and equity value in the history of c ..read more