Suzanne Townley

News EditorSolicitors Journal

Mishcon de Reya set for IPO

Fri Sep 10 2021News

An IPO would make Mishcon the most valuable listed law firm in the UK

Mishcon de Reya appears poised to go public after reports at least three quarters of its partnership approved proposals to list on the London Stock Exchange. In April, the firm mandated J.P. Morgan Cazenove to advise on a possible IPO, which it said “might take place as early as the fourth quarter of 2021”. Every member of staff would benefit as a shareholder in the listed business. The Financial Times reported the listing would be worth £750m, which would make Mishcon the most valuable listed UK law firm.

Delay in Final Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Thu Sep 21 2023

Attorney General presents UK intervention in Ukraine case against Russia at International Court of Justice

Thu Sep 21 2023

Firms losing potential clients by failing to return their calls, research shows

Thu Sep 21 2023

Powers of attorney modernised as legislation allows CILEX Lawyers to certify LPA copies for the first time

Thu Sep 21 2023

Stark contrast between Government response to Post Office Horizon victims and Infected Blood

Wed Sep 20 2023

ACSO comments on the Justice select Committee report:

Wed Sep 20 2023

Campaigners win permission to appeal against Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station ruling

Tue Sep 19 2023

Pre-inquest review into the deaths of Reading murder victims, James Furlong, Dr David Wails and Joseph Ritchie-Bennett

Mon Sep 18 2023

Feedback launches legal challenge to decision not to require food waste reporting

Fri Sep 15 2023

FeaturedBrowne Jacobson collaborates with LGiU on report highlighting “critical” role of local government to hit net zero

NewsFri Sep 22 2023

Browne Jacobson collaborates with LGiU on report highlighting “critical” role of local government to hit net zero

UK and Ireland law firm Browne Jacobson has again partnered with the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) on their latest report Net Zero and Local Democracy

SJ interview: Adrian Chopin

OpinionFri Sep 22 2023

SJ interview: Adrian Chopin

Adrian Chopin is co-founder and managing director of litigation funder Bench Walk Advisors. He tells David Vascott about the firm's funding model and how it's staying ahead of its rivals.

BSB publishes new guidance on barristers’ conduct in non-professional life and on social media

NewsFri Sep 22 2023

BSB publishes new guidance on barristers’ conduct in non-professional life and on social media

Following the conclusion of the Bar Standards Board’s (BSB) consultation on conduct in non-professional life, the BSB Board has approved new guidance which we are publishing today.

The Chancery Lane Project expands to the USA

NewsThu Sep 21 2023

The Chancery Lane Project expands to the USA

Climate clauses that deliver legally enforceable decarbonization through contracts are now available copyright-free for attorneys, corporations, and stakeholders.

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

SJ InterviewFri Sep 01 2023

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day. He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.

Whose human rights are more important, yours or mine?

ForewordFri Sep 08 2023

Whose human rights are more important, yours or mine?

Under the law, should your right to express your opinion – be it on politics, the environment, abortion, or anything else – trump my right to go about my business unhindered, whether or not I happen to agree with your opinion?