Landing a juniorship under a good senior advocate is one of the best ways to start in litigation, but reaching out to a senior can feel intimidating. The good news is that a thoughtful, genuine, professional approach goes a long...

Corporate governance and secretarial-adjacent work is a genuinely important area that many law students overlook, the work concerned with how companies are governed, and with the governance, compliance and secretarial-adjacent matters that keep companies running properly. If this appeals to...

Competition law, sometimes called antitrust in other jurisdictions, is a distinctive and intellectually engaging specialisation, the practice concerned with competition in markets and the law that governs it. If the blend of law, economics and regulation appeals to you, this...

Capital markets is a well-known corporate specialisation, the practice focused on the legal side of raising capital through the markets, such as securities offerings. If the markets and capital-raising interest you, this can be an engaging path. Let me give...

Banking and finance is one of the major corporate specialisations, the practice focused on financing, lending and the legal side of how money moves in the business world. If finance interests you, this can be a rewarding path. Let me...

For most new litigators, the chamber you start in shapes your early career profoundly, it is where you learn the craft, gain experience, and build your foundation. So finding a good chamber is one of the most important early steps....

Litigation is one of the most classic and rewarding paths in law, the world of courts, advocacy and disputes, but starting out can feel daunting, especially because it works differently from a structured corporate job. Take heart: with a clear...

The journey from associate to partner is the classic arc of a law-firm career, and it is natural to wonder what it takes and how progression actually works. The honest answer is that it is a long, gradual journey built...

One of the reassuring things about corporate law is that it opens doors, the skills and experience you build as a corporate lawyer are valuable across a range of paths, so you are never locked in. Whether you are considering...

General corporate practice is where many corporate lawyers begin, and it is the broad base from which specialised practices grow. But “general corporate” can sound vague, so what do these lawyers actually do? Let me give you an honest look...