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Positive, meaningful interaction between colleagues is of vital importance in any industry, in order to maintain a cohesive team where everybody feels valued. When a proportion of the workforce is working remotely, how can these individuals ensure they’re bonding with their colleagues when they can’t see them over the coffee machine each morning? This is especially important...

The Covid 19 virus is not going to last forever but its global impact will have repercussions on lawyers careers for years to come. For senior associates it is a time to be strategic and whilst working from home and ‘shut down’ is enforced it is important to reflect and consider ones options. Whilst many strategic opportunities are on pause at the present time and a change i...

The interim market has progressed rapidly in London over the past couple of years, with many firms looking to engage solicitors and PSL’s on an interim basis for a number of different reasons, such as; Cover a gap in permanent recruitment Assist with a busy period Help with a large case Parental leave Secondment Cover a long term absence When a law firm is looking for interi...

Taylor Root’s offshore practice has been helping lawyers relocate to the Cayman Islands, the BVI, Bermuda, and the Channel Islands for more than 20 years. During that time we’ve heard all sorts of reasons why people want to make the move, but there are some that come up over and over again. Here are 6 of the most popular: Taking your career internationally The Cayman Islands...

The first question I am frequently asked is "where is the East Midlands"? The East Midlands consists of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland. The region is home to over 4.5 million people, with Leicester being the largest city in the region. From being home to the fairy-tale hero Robin Hood and the location of the first fact...

Coronavirus has certainly made current job seekers think twice, not because they don’t want to leave their current employer, adhering to Government guidance is having an impact on everyone, no one is excluded.  For job seekers, the fear of giving up employment rights at the current firm should the economy take a hit and the fear of firms being forced to make cuts may make so...