May
30
Freshfields break £1m PEP
May 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Legal Week reports that Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has broken the £1m profits per equity partner (PEP) figure for the first time, while turnover at the magic circle firm stands just short of £1bn.
Provisional figures from the magic circle firm show PEP is up 25% from the £830,000 mark last year, with each of the firm’s [...]
May
24
Should City Law firms carry a health warning?
May 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The ongoing debate around the issue of work related stress continues after the inquest in to the death of Matthew Courtney returned an accidental death verdict last week. Matthew was an interlectual property lawyer at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
The issue of the sacrifices that come with the territory is something that law firms are taking seriously [...]
May
24
Julia Berris at The Lawyer reports that US firm Shearman & Sterling is struggling with an exodus that has seen nine counsel quit the firm since it introduced the role to reward associates who do not make partner.
A former partner at the firm told The Lawyer that, with partner opportunities at the London office being [...]
May
9
All take and no give, I’m off..
May 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Law Society is worried.
When people cease liking their jobs — and there is the prospect of another, better job elsewhere — they leave. And that is what has been happening at scores of large law firms. Young lawyers have been leaving in droves.
This is actually no surprise when you lift the lid. [...]
May
9
What young Lawyers really want
May 9, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A survey published in The Times highlights some of the issues that young lawyers face. Taken from a survey completed by the Law Society it identifies a number of key issues that they would like to address.
A work-life balance
A more meaningful and responsible job
Respect for productivity rather than long hours
Clarity over roles [...]
May
6
Building a Career - Lifestyle balance
May 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The principle behind JCL ELITE is to enable lawyers to build the career/lifestyle balance they may want.
This is achieved through providing challenging and rewarding work that will help maintain the highest possible standards on their career history. But allow the flexibility that modern workers want.
JCL ELITE will pay you by the hour/day and put you in control. This [...]
May
2
It’s My Law gets ready for launch
May 2, 2007 | Leave a Comment
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