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The article focuses on the Innovation in Law survey conducted by market research company Ipsos MORI. It found that 74 per cent of the 500 lawyers who responded to the survey felt that senior positions across the legal profession are dominated by white, public school educated men. In addition, lawyers were pessimistic about the status of the industry including the effects of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 and the Jackson Reforms of the civil justice system.

The article reports that Rick van Aerssen, David Scott and Caroline Stroud are the new heads of corporate, litigation and employment at the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP.

The article reports that Lucy Vernall, first-ever general counsel of British payday loan company Wonga.com Ltd. has left the company for Internet lender Funding Circle. It mentions that Vernall left the company few months after Wonga paid out compensation for sending debt collection letters from fake firms. It mentions the legal responsibilities she handled in Wonga.

The article reports that London, England-based commercial law firm Nabarro LLP's position is under threat as it might be thrown off from brewer Molson Coors Brewing Co.'s advisory panel. The brewer is searching for a replacement debt and competition adviser since July 2014. It states that reason why the Nabarro's position is in danger, as it was one of the brewer's first formal advisers.

The article features pensions regulator lawyer Marcus Laughton in Great Britain. It highlights Laughton's effort in dealing with the defunct Lehman Brothers' pension scheme until it came to its settlement with 2500 former employees, and mentions his other high-profile cases. It also reveals Laughton's multi-disciplinary team, which was consists of business analyst, chartered accountant, and case manager.

The article reports that legal firm Thomas Eggar LLP has centralized its document production staff and overhauled its business support function after its merger with London, England-based firm Pritchard Englefield May 1, 2013. It provides information on the changes incorporated in its facilities staff roles and electronic documentation work.

The article reports that vice-president and European general counsel Janice More of H.J. Heinz Co. has left the company following its takeover by a US investment consortium in 2013. In-house lawyer Nargis Hassani in March 2014 took the responsibility as legal counsel and is the main lawyer in the London, England office.

The article discusses financial performance of commercial bars in 2013-14 in Great Britain. According to data from UK200, four leading sets of bars in Great Britain have grown their turnover over the past five years from 164.5m pound in 2009/10 to 236.2m pound in 2013, annual Bar Top 30 report of the journal "The Lawyer," impact of regulatory changes to the employment and personal injury market in the mid-market.

The article reports on the electronic (e) -disclosure system, that was launched for the convenience of lawyers and speed up the lotigation process in Great Britain. However, the lawyers have still not been accustomed with e-disclosure. Understanding its necessities is still a challenge for the lawyers.

The article reports that the law firm Nabarro LLP's senior partner Graham Stedman is planning a major set of investments in information technology ahead of the firm's relocation in London Wall this year. Nabarro has initiated a trial of the Dragon NaturallySpeaking software and a remote conferencing software pilot at the firm.

The article announces the resignation of Nadia Banno as head of litigation of British Broadcasting Corp. (BBC).

The article profiles London Mining PLC general counsel (GC) Rohit Bhoothalingam. It cites that the Indian-born lawyer studied at Cambridge University had to show his grit in Mining Group's $650 million battle with joint venture partner with Basin Precious Minerals in which all claims have been dropped. It mentions that Bhoothalingam has relationships with firms around the world and he needs strong external relationships to push the company through heavyweight finance deals.

The article reports on the expansion of female leadership scheme of law firm Linklaters LLP across global offices. It mentions that the scheme was launched to maintain the increase in the number of women making partner at the firm which will hold twice-annual women's leadership conference. It adds that female associates nominated by partners receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring under the scheme in a bid to boost their leadership chances.

The article reports partner promotions have been reduced to three by Nabarro LLP in 2014. It is mentioned that the firm broke with tradition to promote eight partners to its ranks in 2013. It is stated that with two of the three lawyers in property teams dealing with some of the firm's most longstanding clients, the firm is keeping its focus on London real estate lawyers.

The article reports on the need for the organizations like London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) to adapt in the changing environment for legal market in Great Britain in 2014. It mentions about the arbitrators being attracted towards settlement business as LCIA is expected to issue new rules for the law firms.

The article reports that Gateley has posted a profit of 8 million pounds after fully integrating the Manchester, England, office of failed firm Halliwells in May 2012. Gateley's accounts show how the firm put the 40-strong team into a separate legal entity due to the goal to push the deal through quickly.

The author reports on meeting Jeremy Gauntlett, the venerable Zimbabwe-born barrister and Brick Court Chambers' latest recruit. He is the ex-chairman of the General Council of the Bar of South Africa and president of the Cape Bar. He has been counsel to four South African presidents and helped write the nation's first democratic constitution.

The article reports that Clifford Chance LLP's corporate partner Guy Norman has joined the race for corporate group head position at Clifford Chance. Guy will join the race with London corporate head Simon Tinkler. Guy was also a adviser to Barclays PLC and relocated to Dubai in 2010 as a part of the growth strategy of the firm.

The article reports that global law firm Dentons has disclosed its accounts following the firm's tripartite merger on November 8, 2013. It states that captial contributions introduced by members fell from 5.9 million pounds to 2.8 million pounds in 2013, despite this, profit and revenue were down only slightly at the firm. It provides information on the partners the firm lost over 2013.

The article reports that the law firm Clyde & Co. LLP partners have increased profit share and reduced their contributions. According to accounts filed with Great Britain Companies House, the firm members halved their capital contributions to the firm last year. It is reported that the firm has seen a growth in corporate and merger and acquisition (M&A) fees over the past few years.

The article reports that law firm Gateley has been granted an ABS licence for its English offices. The firm now becomes the second top 50 firm to have been awarded one after Irwin Mitchell in 2012. It seeks to bring non-lawyers into the partnership and will start by making up the head of its finance team Neil Smith.

The article reports that Andrew Shaw, former Stewarts Law partner, has challenged the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) ruling which saw him struck off in Great Britain High Court. It mentions the detail of the case, as why Shaw was struck off by DT in February 2013, following a private prosecution bought by Geoffrey Logue.

The article reports that the transportation industry in Great Britain offers many opportunities for legal professionals. Senior consultant Christopher Clark says that the aviation industry has been active in the associate market and offers jobs not only in finance but also in commercial and insurance. David Crollick, another expert, says that demand has risen for lawyers specialising in aviation, shipping and rail finance.

The article reports on the start of the panel review process for cutting down on law firms. Law firms Allen & Overy, Linklaters and Olswang were among those who missed out on a spot on the Legal & General Group PLC (L&G) panel after the insurer cut its adviser roster from 19 to five. Meanwhile, retailer Morrisons PLC has beefed up its in-house team and launched its brand new panel in the wake of its first-ever review.

The article reports on the appointment of lawyers Pierre Duprey, Matthieu de Boisséson, and Roland Ziadé at Paris Linklaters.

The article reports on the poor financial performance of several law firms with specific reference to the collapse of Harris Cartier. It is informed that several law firms are struggling to renew their professional indemnity insurance. Corporate law firm Harris Cartier has been sold to Gordon Dadds and Mayfair firm Neil Hudgell. Pinsent Masons was appointed joint administrator for Harris Cartier.

The article reports on several appointments of lawyers at Pinsent Masons including Robbie Owen, Diane Maino, and Sarah Clark.

The article reports that a statement has been issued by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) about the costs of a judicial review into the Quality Assurance Scheme for Advocates (QASA). The statement has been issued after Herbert Smith Freehills LLP (HSF) submitted a cost estimate for defending a judicial review against the Legal Services Board (LSB), which planned to pass the new grading system for criminal advocates.

The article focuses on the demand of legal profession in Middle East post recession of 2008-2009. Jeremy Mead at Shilton Sharpe Quarry comments that litigation lawyers are in demand and demand for projects and energy lawyers are also soaring. Kamran Habib, head of Middle Eastern legal recruitment at Robert Walters PLC say since 2012 conditions have become much more positive.

The article announces that Sarah Cardell has been named general counsel for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in Great Britain.