May 2025

Law training experts, influencers, and academics are set to gather at Legal Cheek’s annual in-person conference, LegalEdCon 2025. The first group of speakers has been officially announced, building excitement for the event scheduled for next month. LegalEdCon returns as an in-person event at Kings Place, London on Thursday, 15 May 2025. Now in its eighth

New research has revealed that some partners at the world’s top law firms are charging nearly £2,000 per hour to their clients. Associates in high-value practice areas are also not far behind, with rates increasing significantly. According to LexisNexis, top partners can charge clients over $2,300 (over £1,700) per hour, with the average partner hourly

A global survey of lawyers and arbitrators has confirmed that London remains the premier location for international arbitrations, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore. This solidifies London’s central position in the legal world. The research was conducted by US law firm White & Case in partnership with the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary

The High Court has ruled that international firm Fieldfisher will not face contempt of court proceedings after a confidential judgment was wrongly sent to journalists ahead of its official hand-down date.Embargo confusion arose when a confidential embargoed draft judgment (CEDJ) in a high-profile judicial review case concerning the death of a 16-year-old boy was circulated.

BBC has confirmed a new drama series that delves into the world of young lawyers in Scotland’s high-octane legal scene. The show, titled Counsels, is set in Glasgow and consists of eight hour-long episodes. At the heart of the series are five lawyers who navigate both high-stakes courtroom battles and intense personal lives. The storytelling

The City of London Law Society (CLLS) has appointed Patrick McCann, the former global director of learning at Linklaters, as its new chief executive. The CLLS represents over 21,000 solicitors and 67 member firms in the City of London, and is renowned for its outreach and support programs. Patrick McCann brings more than 30 years

Mia Siddique, a junior associate at Womble Bond Dickinson, has shared her monthly budget on TikTok, offering a glimpse into how a young lawyer manages her finances. Siddique, who qualified into the firm’s Southampton office in September 2023, provides a detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses without disclosing her salary, emphasizing that she does not