In this Practice Area Profile episode, we speak to partner Francis Ho about his career in construction and engineering law at Charles Russell Speechlys and how this has evolved over the years. He talks about how his skills are applicable worldwide, his role in advising on contractual positions and how technology and changes in building regulations have transformed the construction industry.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Construction-engineering

Find out more about training at Charles Russell Speechlys with the firm's LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Devonshires' partner Natalie Swales outlines how she picked an area of law to qualify into, big-ticket deals and making partner, and the hot topics that influence her social housing finance work, including ESG.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Social-housing-finance

Find out about training at Devonshires Solicitors with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Devonshires

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP associate Millie Parrott shares her journey into private client law, highlighting the variety of work and client interactions that come with this practice area. Millie also discusses some of the interesting cases she’s worked on, including one involving an ultra-high net-worth individual. Plus, she offers valuable advice for aspiring lawyers on choosing a career path.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Private-client

Find out about training at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Charles-Russell-Speechlys-LLP

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Walker Morris LLP senior associate Ryan Doodson describes his journey into commercial and technology law, his advice for aspiring lawyers and his thoughts on how AI is affecting the profession.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

Find out about training at Walker Morris LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Walker-Morris

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Company-commercial

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Lewis Silkin partner Paul Gillen talks about his journey from HR management to employment law partner, the employment rights landscape and the importance of emotional intelligence.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Employment-pensions-incentives

Find out about training at Lewis Silkin LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Lewis-Silkin

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In this episode we speak to Dana Denis-Smith, CEO of Obelisk Support and founder of the First 100 Years, about her journey from journalist to lawyer. We chat about why Dana launched the First 100 Years, the mission behind Obelisk Support, the future of the legal profession for women and the new scholarship campaign – Paving the Way.

Find out more about the Paving the Way scholarship campaign: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News/Next-100-Years-launches-new-scholarship-campaign-20032024

Read Dana's thoughts on the values of the next generation of lawyers and whether law firms will rise to the challenge to meet these needs: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Next-generation-want-employers-that-match-their-values-will-law-firms-rise-to

Plus, we take a look at three women who've changed the legal industry in this Feature, including Dana: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-women-who-changed-the-legal-industry

Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast

In this Practice Area Profile episode, Ropes & Gray International LLP associate Emilio Fabrizi describes his journey into private equity law, his career highlight so far and how he sees the legal industry developing in the future.

Listen to gain an insight into what it’s really like to work in this area, and find out the things you should know before you launch your legal career.

You can read the full written Practice Area Profile here: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/SolicitorPracticeAreas/Private-equity

Find out about training at Ropes & Gray International LLP with the firm’s LawCareers.Net profile: https://www.lawcareers.net/Solicitors/Ropes-Gray-International-LLP

Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - www.silvermansound.com

In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Ellie and Dimitar from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including King Charles's speech on the new Labour government’s legislative plans, wages in the UK, the 'Taylor Swift effect' on inflation and an update on Amazon workers at the Coventry warehouse.

Listen for a bitesize boost of commercial awareness!

LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness

The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News

The present and future of legal tech: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-present-and-future-of-legal-tech

The impact LawCareersNetLIVE has had on my legal career – and how it can positively influence yours: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/The-impact-LawCareersNetLIVE-has-had-on-my-legal-career-and-how-it-can

Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast

In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Bethany and Ellie from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including Natwest's purchase of Sainsbury's Bank, recent Just Stop Oil protests and Amazon's Coventry warehouse making steps to unionising.

Listen for a bitesize boost of commercial awareness!

LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness

The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News

Commercial Questions: www.lawcareers.net/Explore/CommercialQuestion

Wrestle with PESTLE: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Wrestle-with-PESTLE-Taylor-Swift-The-Eras-Tour

Find out more about studying at The University of Law: https://link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast

In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Bethany and Ellie from LawCareers.Net sit down to discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including interest rates, competing streaming services and TikTok.

Listen for a bitesize boost of your commercial awareness!

LawCareers.Net's Commercial awareness hub: https://www.lawcareers.net/commercial-awareness

The commercial news round-ups are posted every Thursday on our News section: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/News

Commercial Questions: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/CommercialQuestion

Wrestle with PESTLE: https://www.lawcareers.net/Search?qs=wrestle+with+pestle

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