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20 September 2007
Issue: 7289 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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Law firms sized up

In brief

Size does not matter when it comes to being a top legal employer, according to new research. The CRF and Sweet & Maxwell top legal employer study ranked 125-lawyer Channel Islands firm, Carey Olsen, highest for pay, benefits and training and fourth overall. Berwin Leighton Paisner, 18th largest law firm in the UK, came in first place overall. Clifford Chance, the world’s largest law firm, was ranked third. Shoosmiths, despite not having an office in London, was the firm ranked highest for diversity.  CMS Cameron McKenna was placed first for corporate social responsibility.

Issue: 7289 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees

Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron

Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Muckle LLP—Roland Fairlamb

Specialist associate solicitor rejoins Muckle’s leading employment team

NEWS
A series of recent decisions has clarified important principles across property law, from perpetuities to lease renewals and public rights over land
Employers cannot rely on wellbeing services alone to defend workplace stress claims after a High Court decision awarding almost £1m to an overworked employee
Andy Burnham's brand of 'Manchesterism' could offer fresh thinking on legal aid and access to justice if it reaches Westminster, according to Roger Smith, NLJ columnist and former director of JUSTICE
The constitutional fallout from a change of prime minister, rather than the politics, is under scrutiny as questions arise over the limits of executive authority in a leadership transition
The legal profession is undergoing a fundamental shift from selling services to creating technology-enabled products, according to Professor Luke Mason, Head of School of Law at Regent's University London
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