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We are delighted to once again be recognised as Band 1 in the latest Chambers and Partners Guide for 'Partnership' and 'Employment: Senior Executive', with the following individual rankings for our lawyers: 🏆 Employment: Senior Executive: Clare Murray – Eminent Practitioner Beth Hale – Band 2 Sarah Chilton – Band 3 Emma Bartlett – Band 4 Merrill April – Band 4 🏆 Partnership: Contentious: Clare Murray – Eminent Practitioner Sarah Chilton – Band 1 Beth Hale – Band 3 David Fisher – Band 4 Wonu Sanda – Associate to Watch 🏆 Partnership: Non-contentious: Clare Murray – Eminent Practitioner Corinne Staves – Star Individual Zulon Begum – Band 1   🏆 Partnership: Large International Structures: Corinne Staves: Spotlight Zulon Begum: Spotlight   🏆 Professional Discipline: Andrew Pavlovic – Up and Coming 🏆 Employment: Employer: Merrill April – Band 5 View our full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/eT4qiucu #ChambersUK2025 #LawFirms #LegalRankings

We are delighted to introduce a two-part video series focusing on the science and art of good partnership governance, where Partners Zulon Begum and Corinne Staves are joined by special guest David Patient, Senior Adviser at Travers Smith and strategic adviser to law firms, their management teams and boards. In this first video, Zulon, Corinne and David discuss: 💡 How can law firms strike the right balance between concentrated and dispersed governance models as they grow and evolve? 💡 What systems and processes should firms have in place to enable nimble decision-making and responsiveness to various challenges? 💡 What emerging issues, such as the impact of AI, should firms be preparing for in their governance structures? 💡 What are the key elements of an effective governance framework, and how can firms ensure clear roles, responsibilities and accountability? 💡 Should law firm boards split executive and strategic responsibilities, or is it better to have a more integrated approach? 💡 What are the “art” and “science” of building trust and confidence in law firm management teams? 💡 What safeguards can firms put in place to address potential governance issues or breakdowns? 💡 What insights might the next session on representation, enfranchisement, rotation, and independence offer for achieving good governance? #PartnershipGovernance #LawFirmManagement #CorporateGovernance #LegalInsights #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #GovernanceModels #ProfessionalServices #LawFirmLeadership

Comments from our #ProfessionalDiscipline and #Regulatory partner Andrew Pavlovic, in the below article for The Lawyer, on the independent review by the Legal Services Board into the handling of Axiom Ince's collapse and the implications for law firms: (subscription required to view article)

The much anticipated Autumn Budget 2024, delivered by the UK’s first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves MP, brings significant changes that will impact professional services businesses across the UK. In this alert, Partner Zulon Begum discusses the key highlights relevant to your firm and its partners: https://lnkd.in/evQ-aiHV #LLPs #LawFirms #Partnerships #AutumnBudget2024 #ProfessionalServices

'Solicitors’ watchdog ‘missed’ £64m fraud' - Partner Andrew Pavlovic quoted in The Times (subscription required to view full article) #professionaldiscipline #SRA #regulatorylaw #lawfirms

💡 Creating A More Positive Environment for UK Listings – Employment Law Considerations for Directors and Founders 💡 In this video recording, Partner Merrill April and Managing Partner Clare Murray discuss: ✅ The current position on the listing rules and the motivation for the changes   ✅ Super-voting powers for directors and founders   ✅ Changes designed to promote a positive corporate culture and embed it in the company   ✅ Positive changes relating to diversity in connection with board recruitment, evaluation and succession   ✅ Changes to malus and clawback provisions for executives joining and leaving companies   ✅ Changes to Provision 8 in relation to whistleblowing and statements lodged with the Chair to maximise protection for concerned directors   ✅ What to consider when moving to your first public company role as a director #seniorexecutives #founders #directors #uklistings #companydirectors #listedcompanies

From 26 October 2024, all employers (irrespective of size) will be under a mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace (the Duty under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023). The Duty requires employers to take active steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace before it happens, including harassment by third parties such as clients and customers. In this Ten-Minute Talk, Partners Emma Bartlett and Beth Hale discuss the following: ✅ A proactive approach: The focus on employers taking proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment, including conducting tailored risk assessments that are specific to their business and its employees   ✅ Practical guidance for employers: Ensuring policies are updated and specific training for employees is provided, ensuring effective mechanisms for reporting and challenging inappropriate behaviour and responding to incidents   ✅ Workplace events and alcohol: Addressing risks at workplace events, particularly those involving alcohol, and the importance of encouraging responsible drinking practices   ✅ Third-party considerations: The need to ensure that third parties, including clients and contractors, are also compliant with anti-sexual harassment policies and how employers can be braver about taking action against third parties where necessary #SexualHarassment #WorkplaceSafety #EmploymentLaw #UKEmpLaw #EmployerDuties

How Partners' Role in Firm Culture Affects Pay Decisions: Partners Andrew Pavlovic and Corinne Staves write for Law360: (subscription required to view full article) #LawFirms #ProfessionalDiscipline #LawFirmCulture

We are delighted to see our Professional Discipline practice ranked in the Legal 500 Guide for the first time this year, with Andrew Pavlovic ranked as 'Next Generation Partner' and Partner Corinne Staves and Associate David Jones also recommended. Read our full rankings here: https://lnkd.in/eY_QDyCC #Legal500UK #ProfessionalDiscipline

In celebration of Black History Month 2024, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda discuss this year’s theme “Reclaiming Narratives” with Kelvin J.Akhigbe. “Reclaiming Narratives” marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. By emphasising “Reclaiming Narratives,” we shine a brighter light on our stories, allegories, and history. Kelvin participated in CM Murray LLP’s recent intern program and is an impressive final year law student at Leeds University. He kindly shared his story about his background, journey to university, his legal experience to date and what has been important to him as a young black man. We are very grateful to Kelvin for sharing his insights. #blackhistorymonth #reclaimingnarratives #blackhistorymonth2024