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Pay review: salary and bonus trends and predictions; London law firm assistants
Edwards Gibson provides a summary of the trends and predictions in salaries and bonuses with a focus on London Law Firm Assistants. The report demonstrates that like-for-like lawyers at all classes of commercial law firms are earning no more, and in most cases less, than they were in 2007.
Law Firm: Edwards Gibson | Published: 22 February 2012 | Practice Area: Pay
Benchmarking the in-house legal department - how do you measure up?
As companies have found themselves under continued pressure to reduce their cost base, attention has turned to in-house lawyers. Eversheds' in-house legal department benchmarker aims to provide insight into the activities and dynamics of in-house legal teams in organisations based in the UK market.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 21 February 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Law firms and investors - a match made in heaven or a hasty marriage?
Since the Legal Services Act came into force in October 2011, there have been a number of examples of how the new regime might impact on the traditional law firm model. Wragges' Kevin Jones asks is this the future for most law firms? And is the traditional partnership model now doomed?
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 14 February 2012 | Practice Area: Collective Investment Schemes
Rating: 2 people found this useful
The LSA big bang: Slater & Gordon's expansion into the UK legal market
This presentation from Slater & Gordon provides a broad overview of their launch into the UK legal market via the £53.8m acquisition of Russell Jones & Walker. The presentation includes key details the move including the rationale for expansion and the relative competitive advantage in the UK.
Law Firm: Slater & Gordon | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: Mergers & Acquisitions
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Legal process outsourcing - everything you need to know
This guide from The Law Society explains the basics of legal process outsourcing, highlights key issues to consider and profiles the experience of firms that have used LPO both onshore and offshore. Topics discussed include why firms are outsourcing their work and what to consider when doing so.
Law Firm: The Law Society | Published: 30 January 2012 | Practice Area: Outsourcing
Rating: 5 people found this useful
A basic guide on how to develop an in-house legal strategy
This article from Eversheds' Consulting division outlines how a simple and practical strategy with the right systems and collective approach can be introduced to clarify objectives, improve performance and demonstrate the value that legal spend is providing the overall business.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 18 January 2012 | Practice Area: Company Administration
Rating: 6 people found this useful
An introduction to civil proceedings in England and Wales
This briefing from Macfarlanes provides an introductory guide to the Court system in England and Wales and the procedure which operates in civil (as opposed to criminal) cases. It gives an indication as to how a simple case might proceed.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 16 January 2012 | Practice Area: Litigation
Rating: 21 people found this useful
Preserving mediation privilege: why mediation may not be as confidential as you thought
Parties entering into a mediation usually sign a mediation agreement in advance which will include detailed and express provisions regarding confidentiality and privilege. This protection, however, may not be as secure as parties may have previously thought.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 06 January 2012 | Practice Area: Arbitration
Rating: 9 people found this useful
House of Commons objects to proposed Common European Sales Law
The House of Commons has objected to the proposed regulation to introduce a Common European Sales Law on the basis that it does not comply with the principle of subsidiarity. This briefing discusses the House's opinion and why the objections have been raised.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
Rating: 1 person found this useful
Russia’s route to joining the World Trade Organisation
On 16 December 2011, members of the WTO adopted Russia's terms of entry, culminating the country's 18-year effort to join the multilateral trading system. This briefing summarises the main effects of WTO membership for Russia and the new trade rules with which it will have to comply.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 January 2012 | Practice Area: Cross-border: Commercial and International Trade
Rating: 2 people found this useful
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