A disputes partner from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s London office is going back in-house after four years at the US firm. Matthew Nunan will become the new UK general counsel of two Marsh McLennan businesses later this month. Overseeing Marsh and Mercer’s UK legal, compliance and public affairs function, Nunan will also join Marsh McLennan’s […]
Research conducted by The Lawyer has revealed which firms have trained the highest number of FTSE general counsel working in the UK. 2024 has so far seen the appointment of 12 new general counsel in FTSE100 companies, as well as an additional 10 when looking at expanded FTSE350 data. An overview of the updated list […]
Development company Arup’s general counsel is moving back to private practice after 10 years in-house. James Pratt leaves Arup to join Mantle Law as a partner in its London office. Mantle launched in London in 2021. It is an international boutique firm with a focus on construction-related arbitration and disputes. Prior to joining Mantle, Pratt […]
Flo’s privacy pro Sue Khan talks life inside one of the world’s nine femtech unicorns, putting privacy first and paving the way for other femtechs.
Software company OneAdvanced has hired a new general counsel. The business has brought on Xavier Langlois as its legal chief. He moves from talent management platform Beamery, where he acted as both chief legal officer and chief talent officer. He will be replaced by former associate general counsel Nicolette Nowak, who was promoted to general […]
A private equity partner has left Fried Frank Harris Shriver & Jacobson’s London office after less than two years at the firm. Rachel Greenhalgh is moving to an in-house position at veterinary care business IVC Evidensia. She joined Fried Frank at the end of 2022 after seven years at Kirkland & Ellis, where she made […]
For the past decade, firms like A&O Shearman and Herbert Smith Freehills have been reaping the rewards of Belfast’s talent pool. But it was banking giant Citi that initially set up shop in Northern Ireland, with its in-house team now having global oversight of its legal functions. Citi’s legal department this year celebrated its 17th […]
Goodnotes’ GC Nebahat Arslan on developing AI in-house, the importance of inclusive AI, and using technology to improve peoples’ lives.
When asked if she enjoys working at price comparison service Moneysupermarket Group, general counsel Shazadi Stinton’s response is resoundingly upbeat: “I could tell you a list of 100 reasons why I love Moneysupermarket and they would all be true. “It’s just a really wonderful company, and it’s one of the few places where the work […]
Becoming a general counsel before the age of 30 is a feat few lawyers can boast of. At this age, most lack the in-house experience required to lead a business’s legal team. In Emma Levin’s case, though, she has spent almost her entire career in-house, meaning that by 28 she had secured a coveted GC […]
The North West Legal Consortium (NWLC) has revamped its solicitors framework panel, bringing in eight new firms and dropping seven others. In total, 15 firms have been selected for the new panel, which is set to operate for four years between 1 August 2024 and 31 July 2028. The eight newcomers are Brodies, Capsticks, Hill […]
DLA Piper and Hogan Lovells are among the firms to have won contracts for the Post Office as it switches up how it appoints advisers for business as usual (BAU) work. Multiple contracts were put out to tender by the Post Office, covering matters such as employment specialist legal advice, dispute resolution and corporate. The […]
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has extended panel places to all firms on the Government’s legal services framework. The contract has been awarded until 30 November 2025. It was previously a three-year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of the CCS. The framework agreement consists of a […]
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) has drastically reduced its legal services panel, cutting 17 firms from its £100m roster. The new panel – effective from 3 June 2024 to 2 June 2028 – features 18 firms, down from the previous 29. New additions to the panel include Bird & Bird, Brodies, Devonshires, TLT and […]
In today’s changing market, both client retention and talent retention are top priorities for law firms globally. During this expert panel session, we will hear from industry experts on leveraging strategic resource management to boost lawyer utilization and equitable access to opportunities, while lowering costs and ensuring DEI goals are met. Discover how real-time insights […]
Are you looking to enhance the synergy between your in-house legal team and external law firms? Join us for an insightful webinar where we will explore the best practices and strategies to optimise this critical partnership. We will cover: Defined roles: Understand how to clarify the specific responsibilities and expectations of both parties Streamlined communication: […]
One year after GenAI tools have revolutionised the way we think about AI and how the legal sector operates, we delve into how legal AI tools are addressing client challenges and explore the industry’s response to AI-related concerns. Join this webinar to hear the panel discuss: • What impact has GenAI had on the legal […]
Today’s savvy General Counsel (GCs) are facing a raft of challenges posed by tech, resourcing, and budget constraints, with in-house teams stretched beyond capacity. While some challenges offer opportunities for GCs to change their organisation’s approach – for example resourcing – how can GCs justify investment in their function when budgets are being slashed? […]