Convicted of GBH and criminal damage A law firm consultant has been barred from working in the legal profession after throwing a glass at the head of a pub-goer, leaving him with a scar. Saul Oyefeso, who was employed as…
The lawyerly skills that go hand in hand with romance They say love is all about communication, and who better to navigate the highs and lows of a relationship than someone trained in the fine art of persuasion, negotiation, and…
12.5% raise Norton Rose Fulbright has raised the salary for its newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London to £135,000. This marks a £15,000 increase from the previous salary of £120,000, representing a raise of 12.5%. The new rate takes effect…
February 2027 The criminal trial of five former top executives from the collapsed law firm Axiom Ince has now been scheduled. The group, comprising the firm’s former chief executive and director Pragnesh Modhwadia, 41, co-director Shyam Mistry, 35, chief financial…
Legal profession vocal in objection to government cuts A decision on the future of solicitor apprenticeship funding is expected soon, Legal Cheek understands, as law firms and training providers push for continued government support. Concerns have been mounting over the…
She was part of a case he worked on A barrister has been suspended for two years after making “inappropriate comments” and behaving in a “sexual nature” towards a female involved in a case he was working on. Alan Wheetman,…
Prompted angry response from defendant A magistrate has been issued with formal advice for misconduct after making an inappropriate remark while sentencing a defendant. The Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) confirmed that Mr Edwin Hastings-Smith JP received formal advice following…
Research highlights LinkedIn’s dark side Nearly two-thirds of legal professionals report receiving harassing, negative or troll messages on LinkedIn, according to new research. The findings also reveal that 44% of lawyers, including lawfluencers with vast followings, have experienced sexual harassment…
PEP rises by 33% Milbank has announced its 2024 financial results, revealing impressive growth across the board. Figures show that revenue at the US heavyweight rose by 23% to $1.86 billion (£1.5 billion). This significant increase came as a result…
Master of the Rolls backs artificial intelligence in latest speech Lawyers should embrace AI, despite horror stories of hallucinations in ChatGPT-created court filings, the Master of the Rolls has said. In a speech delivered at LawtechUK’s generative AI event, Sir…
