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DEI in law firms: A reactive or proactive approach?

Dr. Jo Kandola and Stephan Lucks urge a proactive, action-centered approach to diversity and inclusion amidst increased scrutiny in law

Platonic surrogacy in light of the landmark High Court ruling: new family forms

Shaili Gohil-Desai and Natalie Sutherland dissect the landmark High Court ruling in X & Anor v B & Anor [2022] EWFC 129 and whether the two legal parent structure is fit for modern times

Former Head of KPMG Law, Kate Marshall, joins Law Squared as new Chief Legal Officer

Kate will work alongside Founder + Director, Demetrio Zema, and Chief Operating Officer, Trent Milvain, to lead the firm’s next phase of growth

IBA Conference begins today

The IBA Annual Conference in Paris takes place at the crossroads of global challenges and cutting-edge developments requiring legal solutions

More pressure applied to the County Courts to improve performance

ACSO responds to the Justice Select Committee decision to hold an inquiry into County Court Delays in the civil justice system

Mourant confirms ambitious growth plans with Singapore expansion

Mourant, a law firm-led professional services business, has continued to expand its fast-growing international business with the launch of a new office in Singapore

Balancing risk and profitability in the onboarding of lateral hires

Lateral hiring in law firms, driven by strategic advantages, necessitates intricate security and compliance vetting processes, says Manuel Sanchez

Time for a makeover: is inheritance tax dying for reform?

Lisa Davies sets the scene on the call for inheritance tax reform and explains that the UK’s approach is still at odds with the majority of other countries