The Lawyer Podcast

Send us a textTis the season to be jolly, so for the last episode of The Lawyer Podcast for 2022, editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith are getting into the Christmas spirit with the dulcet tones of the best law firm choirs the City has to offer.  But first, can lawyers actually switch off at Christmas? Lawyers-turned-journalists Christian and in-house reporter Lucie Cruz discuss what might be in store for lawyers this holiday season, and what it tells us about the wider challenges of the practice. Elsewhere, as Linklaters announce its first solicitor apprenticeship scheme, Horizon editor Katy Dowell breaks down how such programmes have developed, and how they offer an exciting future for new lawyers. And Santa’s sleigh drops into Poland with international editor Alex Taylor to see what would happen if Slaughter and May merged with Mishcon de Reya.With thanks to the wonderful choirs at Linklaters, Addleshaw Goddard and RPC.The Lawyer Podcast will be taking a break over the festive season, but will be back again in January, so make sure to subscribe on your favourite podcast app for future episodes.

Send us a textThis episode, has the music stopped for leveraged finance? Deputy editor Rachel Moloney joins Catrin Griffiths to assess what the recession is doing to all those expensive hires.Christian Smith talks about lawyers' obligations and the SRA’s new guidance on SLAPPs - and there's a punchy guest appearance from former Clifford Chance UK tax head Dan Neidle on his tussle with Osborne Clarke.And Matt Byrne joins to talk about where there are more merger targets than any other as he celebrates publishing the final instalment of his 20th UK200 this week. 

Send us a textIn the latest episode of the fortnightly The Lawyer Podcast, editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith are back with the stories driving the UK legal market. Football's World Cup could be the most controversial in recent history and has shone a spotlight on the role of sport and business in Qatari nation-building. So what does it mean for those international firms operating in Qatar? International editor Alex Taylor joins the podcast to talk about what firms are doing in Doha and argues that, despite ESG, Saudi Arabia and fossil fuels still rule for Big Law. Cryptocurrency is one of the fastest growing legal spaces in the UK, so where will collapses of exchanges like FTX steer the market? Senior litigation reporter Adam Mawardi has everything you need to know. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn statement today warned of “unprecedented global headwinds.” Deputy news editor Jessica Boak joins the podcast to explain just how law firms are faring at the halfway point of the 2022/23 financial year. And finally, are transatlantic mergers back? After The Lawyer revealed last week that Dickson Minto held talks to merge with Fried Frank, Catrin and Horizon editor Katy Dowell discuss strategic rationale, cultural fit and why BCLP's five-year marriage still looks difficult. The Lawyer Podcast can be contacted at podcast@thelawyer.com  For more news, analysis and data, go to www.thelawyer.com

Send us a textIn the first episode of the new fortnightly The Lawyer Podcast, hosts Catrin Griffiths and Christian Smith dive into the top stories shaking the UK legal market. They discuss why Slaughter and May’s new work-life balance code has got people talking, and what it says about US firms’ zero imagination in London. Speaking of US firms in London, Matt Byrne, Director of Insight at The Lawyer, joins to assess the state of the market for the Americans as the UK economy heads for recession. Also on the podcast, senior litigation reporter Adam Mawardi singles out RPC as leading the field for lucrative Big Tech disputes. Litigation Tracker subscribers can read more here.The Lawyer Podcast can be contacted at podcast@thelawyer.com.For more news, analysis and data, go to www.thelawyer.com.

Send us a textThe Lawyer Podcast is launching this week. Listen to the trailer now.

Send us a textIn this episode Cat Griffiths and Matt Byrne discuss the latest US financials season, and whether law firms are actually listening to their clients on one of the biggest issues in the world today.

Send us a textThis episode of the Wellness Podcast is a recording of a panel discussion that took place at The Lawyer's in-house counsel as business partner summit, featuring both general counsel and private practice lawyers who have battled their own mental health issues.

Send us a textJunior associate Eloise Skinner and The Lawyer's features editor Richard Simmons discuss mindfulness.

Send us a textEloise Skinner, Sally Davies, Andrew Wells and Katie Power discuss the importance of having a sense of purpose as a lawyer.

Send us a textIn the first episode of The Lawyer's Wellness Podcast, we talk about the role of mental health first-aiders within law firms.