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The Innovation Lawyer Series: Part 1 – What are they and what do they do?

By Chris Simmonds “Innovation lawyer” is one of the most discussed and most misunderstood roles at law firms right now. And that’s partly because the title is doing a lot of heavy lifting. In some firms, it means “practice-facing change-maker with a proper mandate”. In others, it means “please fix the tool rollout, update the slides, and explain […]

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In-house at law firms market moves report Q4 2025

Articles, Market update / By Chris Simmonds

By Chris Simmonds This Q4 2025 report provides a consolidated overview of in-house legal movements at law firms between October and December 2025, offering a detailed snapshot of ongoing trends in lateral recruitment and internal restructuring. By categorising each move and classifying them by seniority, the report highlights the scale and nature of in-house legal

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In-house at law firms market moves report Q3 2025

Articles, Market update / By Chris Simmonds

By Chris Simmonds This Q3 2025 report provides a consolidated overview of in-house legal movements at law firms between July and September 2025, offering a snapshot of ongoing trends in lateral recruitment and internal restructuring. By listing each individual and classifying them by seniority, the report highlights the scale and nature of in-house legal resourcing

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In-house at law firms market moves report Q2 2025

Market update / By Chris Simmonds

Q2 2025 By Chris Simmonds This Q2 2025 report provides a consolidated overview of in-house legal movements at law firms between April and June 2025, offering a snapshot of ongoing trends in lateral recruitment and internal restructuring. By listing each individual and classifying them by seniority, the report highlights the scale and nature of in-house

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Market Update: In-house at law firms 2024/25

Market update / By Chris Simmonds

We have just published our Market Update: In-house at Law Firms 2024/25, which offers a detailed analysis of hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and regulatory shifts impacting the legal risk and compliance market. This report is designed to help law firms, candidates, and industry stakeholders navigate the evolving non-fee earning landscape—and plan ahead for 2025/26. If

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In-house at law firms market moves report FY 2024/25

Market update / By Chris Simmonds

We have recently put together a market moves report which highlights key trends shaping the in-house legal market within law firms throughout the 2024/25 financial year. The report includes details in seniority shifts, evolving team structures, and how firms are positioning their in-house functions to support strategic growth and manage risk more effectively. If you

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Law Firms and AI: Finding the Right Balance Between Innovation and Risk

Articles / By Chris Simmonds

By Chris Simmonds AI technology continues to make waves in the legal industry, but a recent story involving international law firm Hill Dickinson shows just how critical it is to strike a balance between innovation and risk management. According to a BBC News article, the firm recently restricted general access to several AI tools after

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Are In-house lawyers at law firms ready for AI and emerging risks?

Articles / By Chris Simmonds

By Chris Simmonds Navigating the new legal frontier: how In-house lawyers at law firms can adapt to emerging technological, cultural, and regulatory challenges In-house lawyers within law firms now stand at the intersection of a swiftly evolving legal landscape. Once focused predominantly on classic responsibilities—ensuring compliance, managing transactions, and handling litigation—they must now grapple with

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