Blogs/Articles
NLJ this week: Burnout behind the billable hour
Behind the profession’s polished exterior, lawyers are ‘internally drained rather than physically tired’, according to a stark assessment of burnout in legal practice
29 May 2026
NLJ Career Profile: Maynard Burton, High Sheriff of Worcestershire
After more than four decades in law, former mfg Solicitors chairman Maynard Burton reflects on leadership and his new role as High Sheriff of Worcestershire
28 May 2026
NLJ Career Profile: Greg Cox, Simpson Millar
Simpson Millar CEO Greg Cox talks landmark cases, legal reform and why the profession is crying out for more simplicity
27 May 2026
Judicial and Legal Diversity Board kicks off
The Lord Chancellor, David Lammy, and Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr, last week chaired the inaugural meeting of a Judicial and Legal Diversity Board, which aims to identify and remove barriers holding back talented ethnic minority and other diverse candidates
27 May 2026
When chatbots mislead 
Traditional principles of misrepresentation depend on human intention agency. The rise of autonomous AI systems challenges both concepts in fundamental ways, writes Mary Young
22 May 2026
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‘Humbling’ commitment of pro bono barristers championed at awards
Support for victims of domestic violence and provision of on-the-day court advice and advocacy were among the life-changing projects celebrated by the Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr and others at the 2026 Advocate Bar Pro Bono Awards
22 May 2026
Memorial essay competition launched by 4PB for third year running
Family law chambers 4PB has announced the return of the Alan Inglis Memorial Essay Prize for a third consecutive year, honouring the life and legacy of LGBTQ+ advocate and barrister Alan Inglis (pictured)
18 May 2026
NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
13 May 2026
CILEX Lawyers can progress to Crown Prosecutors
A quiet revolution has occurred in the CILEX section of the legal profession
13 May 2026
NLJ Career Profile: John McElroy, London Solicitors Litigation Association
From first-generation student to trailblazing president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association, John McElroy of Fieldfisher reflects on resilience, identity and the power of bringing your whole self to the law
30 April 2026
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb
Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
mfg Solicitors—Sarah Bradford
Partner arrival boosts law firm’s growing real estate team
Osbornes Law—Alex McMahon, Andrew Middlehurst & Harriet McMorrin
Homegrown hat-trick: Osbornes Law promotes three former trainees to partner
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