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In-house at law firms market moves report Q3 2025

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

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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When is the right time to hire a General Counsel or first in-house counsel?

By Lucy Morris The UK start-up scene is now worth over 1 trillion, thereby positioning the UK as the third most valuable start-up ecosystem on the planet (thank you, Dealroom.co). Founders across start-up, breakout and scale-up phases universally face critical decisions about scaling their operations, with the issue of finding the appropriate time to hire

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

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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