Meet Lucy Strong, senior events executive in our Corporate Communications team and one of the cross-firm team of specialists behind our sustainable events challenge. In this, the next in our ‘sustainability allies’ blog series, we talk to Lucy about her role in helping shape the new guide the firm has put in place to deliver […] The post Sustainability allies: how a new guide is greening-up our events appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Meet Greg Standing, head of risk & professional indemnity insurance at Gowling WLG in the UK and one of our network of mental health champions. In this, the next in our ‘sustainability allies’ blog series, we talk to Greg about his work as part of this valuable listening and signposting service for our people. Wellbeing […] The post Sustainability allies: let’s talk about wellbeing appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Meet Jemima Banks, legal apprentice at Gowling WLG, who joined the firm in March 2021 and is currently training in the Housing, Development and Regeneration team. In this, the next in our ‘sustainability allies’ blog series, we talk to Jemima about her experience in joining the firm and how her assistance dog, Albert, is helping […] The post Sustainability allies: meet Jemima Banks and her assistance dog Albert appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Meet Ruth Griffin, partner in our Construction and Engineering team, and Georgina Houghton, responsible business manager in our Responsible Business team. Ruth acted as lead member of the firm’s executive team responsible for overseeing our role as Official Sponsors and Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games (B2022). Her day-to-day role focused on […] The post Sustainability allies: meet Ruth Griffin and Georgina Houghton appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Meet Ravi Randhawa, legal director in our Public Administrative Law team and one of our pro bono volunteers. In this, the next in our ‘sustainability allies’ blog series, we talk to Ravi about her pro bono work as part of supporting the Kids in Need of Defense programme. Pro bono is an important element of […] The post Sustainability allies: pro bono support for KIND appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

Lawyers from our Real Estate team will be attending UKREiiF 2024 UKREiiF, the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, is coming to Leeds for its third year. For three days, 21-23 May 2024, real estate professionals from across the UK will come together with the aim to connect with people, places, and businesses, and […] The post Gowling WLG at UKREiiF 2024 appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

MIPIM 2024 once again affirmed its significance as a pivotal event in the international real estate sector. Yearly, this conference brings together key figures from all over the international property industry, fostering dialogue and expediting the transformation of the real estate environment. This blog explores the central themes and outcomes that characterised this year’s event. […] The post Reflecting on MIPIM 2024: what did we learn? appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

This week, the Government has introduced a bill which seeks to reverse the effect of the Supreme Court’s much-publicised PACCAR decision on litigation funding. That decision, arising out of the “trucks cartel” litigation, effectively rendered many litigation funding agreements unenforceable. There has been clamour since, both from the funding industry and from claimant groups, to […] The post This Vehicle is Reversing – Government seeks to reverse PACCAR funding decision appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

As we approach Neurodiversity Celebration Week, I think it’s important to share stories and experiences to drive awareness. I am currently on the waiting list for an assessment for ADHD, and despite more awareness around neurodivergent conditions over the last few years, I still have to take a deep breath before sharing that openly. Unfortunately, […] The post Through my lens – navigating neurodiversity in the workplace  appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more

The AI Act was agreed today. Here are the key points for intellectual property. The post The AI Act and IP appeared first on LoupedIn ..read more