Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) has reconsidered a policy that made Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory for staff wanting to return to its London office. In August last year, the US firm was one of the few to issue such a policy. Debevoise & Plimpton had also told staff, initially in the US, to have their Covid-19 vaccinations before […]
Here is the data we have gathered on law firms’ work-from-home/office attendance policies as we emerge from Covid-19. The information was collected in the summer of 2021; bear in mind policies may change as circumstances evolve.
Far from being a complete return to normal, law firms across the country opened their doors a little more this month. How have they been preparing and what can staff expect from their old offices? Slaughter and May Slaughters has been less touchy-feely and more prescriptive than most other firms, telling staff to be in […]
Kirkland & Ellis has pushed back its global reopening date by two months, The Lawyer understands, amid continued uncertainty over the evolution of the virus worldwide. The US firm has have moved the date from this month to November, as breakthrough infections from the virus have been rising and variants such as Delta continue to sweep across […]
Clifford Chance, Allen & Overy, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters will not enforce vaccination mandates for their City headcount, as they gear up to welcome back most of their lawyers from next month. Clifford Chance is not mandating the vaccine in London, though its US operations will. Meanwhile, it is understood that, while complying with […]
Morrison & Foerster (MoFo) will require its City headcount to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if they wish to return to premises, as it plans a phased return next month. The US firm has made the decision ahead of its official reopening on September 13. Those who for any reason will not be taking the […]
Several firms have been enlisted by different UK Government departments to contribute to the Covid-19 inquiry
Jamie Butler, executive coach and facilitator, shares his reflections on coaching in the legal sector during the pandemic and for the future
Spring is here. Shops, restaurants and pubs are reopening their doors and bringing a wave of optimism about the future. With the continued success of the vaccine rollout, conversations about returning to the office are bubbling. As these conversations develop into action plans, it is timely to take stock of the past year to see […]