Blogs/Articles
Life at the employed Bar
Employed barristers have higher levels of wellbeing, are more diverse and enjoy greater flexibility and work/life balance than the self-employed Bar, the Bar Council has found.
15 February 2023
IBA launches wellbeing commission for lawyers
The International Bar Association (IBA) has set up a permanent commission dedicated to improving the wellbeing of lawyers and legal professionals around the world.
08 February 2023
NLJ this week: Boardroom quotas: improving the gender balance
Do gender quotas work? What are the downsides? Is there a better way to achieve parity in senior roles? Writing in this week’sNLJ, Ranjit Dhindsa, head of employment, Fieldfisher, weighs up the pros and cons of board level quotas at large listed companies.
03 February 2023
Women in the boardroom: driving change at the top 
Are quotas an effective way of addressing gender imbalances in senior roles? Ranjit Dhindsa examines the law & weighs up the pros & cons
03 February 2023
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Ranjit Dhindsa
Rise in lawyers worried about their careers
Mental wellbeing charity, LawCare has reported a ‘dramatic increase’ in calls from legal professionals with career concerns.
01 February 2023
UK Pulse survey finds work-life balance worsening
More than a third (37%) of UK lawyers surveyed by Law360 Pulse, which launched its UK edition this week, say their work-life balance has worsened in the past year.
01 February 2023
Sector hotspots of 2023: the recruitment landscape for the year ahead
Which practice areas are in demand, and how can law firms fill the gaps? Nathan Peart reports
27 January 2023
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Nathan Peart
Law firm branding: joining the dots
The key to building a successful law firm brand? Make sure your marketing message is truly in sync with action on the ground, says Clare Rodway
27 January 2023
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Clare Rodway
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NLJ CAREER PROFILE: Stephen Chalcraft, Davitt Jones Bould
Partner and net-zero expert Stephen Chalcraft discusses the challenges and opportunities of the green agenda, and why it's not all about the money
24 January 2023
*Partner copy* Fast-track your journey to the boardroom in 2023
With an explosion of interest in governance in recent years, now is the time for you to add this qualification to your portfolio
20 January 2023
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC
A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers
Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones
Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team
New Square Chambers—Alexander Farara
Chambers welcomes new member
Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn
Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team
Blake Morgan—Oliver Crich
New partner joins firm in health social care practice
Weightmans—Carolyn Morgan
New partner in firm’s Glasgow office
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