Julian Taylor

Senior partner at Simmons & Simmons and one of the City’s most highly regarded employment lawyers. Spent over 25 years at the firm and has had a front-row seat to the transformation of the legal profession.

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Aug 12, 2025 • 45min

'Some firms won't survive': Simmons senior partner Julian Taylor on the legal AI reckoning, NQ pay wars and the US firm challenge

Julian Taylor, a senior partner at Simmons & Simmons and a respected employment lawyer with over 25 years of experience, delves into the future of legal practice. He discusses the transformative role of AI in law, from enhancing workflows with tools like 'Percy' to reshaping pricing models. Taylor highlights the unsustainable 'crazy' pay for newly qualified lawyers and the competitive landscape driven by US firms. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability and culture, advocating for flexible work arrangements as essential for long-term success.

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