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The Lawyer Podcast

The Lawyer
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Law Firms
Class Actions
Post Office Scandal
Solicitor's Qualifying Examination
Solicitor's Qualifying Exam
London
Boutique Law Firms
Linklaters
Allen & Overy
Shearman & Sterling
Litigation Boutiques
Sustainability
Private Equity
Hogan Lovells
Eversheds
European Legal Trends
UK Legal Market
M&A

Hosted by editor Catrin Griffiths and litigation editor Christian Smith, every second Thursday The Lawyer Podcast brings you our take on the top stories, trends and views moving the legal market.For more news, analysis and data, go to www.thelawyer.com. The Lawyer Podcast can be contacted at podcast@thelawyer.com.

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As if 2025 needed just another little dollop of big legal news, Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn are set to become the fourth major transatlantic merger in two and a half years.

So The Lawyer Podcast is back for an unexpected bonu... more

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As 2025 draws to a close, it feels like 2025 has been an inflection point for the legal sector.

While firm financials largely look good, fundamental changes are underway on both sides of the Atlantic.

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Unlike A&O’s tie up with Shearman and Sterling, Ashurst’s announcement that it had agreed a merger did not come as a surprise.

The firm had been in the market for a US-merger for more than two decades, yet its new partner, Perkins Co... more

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The Lawyer’s editor Catrin Griffiths and director of insight Matt Byrne are back from a fact-finding mission in New York, and merger mania is gripping the city’s lawyers.

As firms seek scale, reach and private capital clients, some o... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Cohen
Third-year finance associate from Skadden's Chicago office and a leader in the opposition against the deals with Trump.
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Caleb Frye
Co-president of the Georgetown Energy Law Group.
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Charlie Geffen
Former Senior Partner of Ashurst and Global Co-Chair of Private Equity at Gibson Dunn
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Episode: Trump v BigLaw, part two: Deal or no deal?
Michael Colosi
In-house lawyer and former General Counsel of Weight Watchers
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Episode: Trump v BigLaw, part two: Deal or no deal?
Professor Jodie Freeman
Archibald Cox Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; served in President Obama's administration; expert in presidential power, judicial review, and environmental law.
Harvard Law School
Episode: Trump v BigLaw, part one: Crisis
Giancarlo Canaparo
Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation; experienced in political law and previously at Skadden.
Heritage Foundation
Episode: Trump v BigLaw, part one: Crisis
Lord Jonathan Sumption
Former Justice of the UK Supreme Court and author; noted for his insights on law and politics.
Episode: Trump v BigLaw, part one: Crisis
Al Zucker
Former GC of several rapidly scaling companies
Episode: Could you hack it as a startup GC?
Tony Moriello
General counsel and legal product architect at DraftWise
DraftWise
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Hosts

Catrin Griffiths
Editor-in-Chief at The Lawyer.
Christian Smith
Litigation Editor at The Lawyer.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Insightful

    Excellent episodes so far. Great insight and opinions shared.

    Some topics I’d like to see being discussed in future episodes -

    Private Equity in the sector

    Fee split firms and future impact

    M&A

    Northern Firms

    Special guest episode - CEO / MP of Firms

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adil Taha
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The podcast could be so much more…..

    To be monthly, and to only last for 20-30 minutes, is disappointing. It is also disappointing that you only ever talk about London and London firms. Surely you could be weekly and cover the whole country in terms of stories? There are plenty of interesting stories out there that have nothing to do with London.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    jmtyson78
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Trump v BigLaw, part two: Deal or no deal?
Q: How might the current situation affect what you look for in external counsel?
I look for firms that match my company's values, especially when facing challenges from the administration.
Trump v BigLaw, part three: Where's your line in the sand?
Q: What do you think firms should prioritize in the current situation?
Firms should prioritize ethics and their self-professed values over short-term profits.
Trump v BigLaw, part three: Where's your line in the sand?
Q: Do you think associates have the power to make a real difference?
Absolutely. Associates withholding participation in firms' recruitment activities shows their immense power.
Christmas Special: Is someone you know a workaholic?
Q: How do we distinguish a workaholic from just a happy worker?
Some might use their work to distract from personal issues, while others are just naturally hardworking and motivated.
Emergency Episode: The SQE shambles
Q: What are the potential consequences here, Charlotte, for either the individuals or indeed the structure of the way that the exam is administered now?
Some students might have lost their jobs, and firms may reinstate training contracts.

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This podcast offers a compelling look into the rapidly evolving legal landscape, addressing significant mergers, the intersection of law and politics, and the financial intricacies that affect law firms today. With a strong focus on current trends, discussions frequently cover topics such as private equity's increasing role in the legal sector, the implications of recent mergers, and the effects of political changes on the legal market, particularly those stemming from the Trump administration. The hosts bring insightful perspectives, often engaging experts and practitioners to offer deeper analysis and predictions about the future of law in both the UK and the US.

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2. Caleb Frye
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