Organising the Legal Profession Is a Revolutionary Act
Organising the Legal Profession Is a Revolutionary Act To organise is not merely to structure; it is to empower. In the context of the legal profession, meaningful organisation transcends administrative convenience — it is an act of collective agency that reshapes professional identity and influence. At its core, organisation equips a profession with the capacity […]
Law Firms and Chambers: Business Models in Times of Insolvency
Law Firms and Chambers: Business Models in Times of Insolvency The legal sector is not immune to economic stress. During periods of financial contraction and prolonged uncertainty, traditional business models — whether in full-service law firms or specialised chambers — face mounting challenges. Insolvency, reduced client demand, and shifting market expectations all place pressure on […]
The Legal Profession: The Unwanted Daughter of the Judiciary
The Legal Profession: The Unwanted Daughter of the Judiciary In many jurisdictions, the legal profession plays an indispensable role in supporting the administration of justice. Yet, too often, it finds itself treated as secondary or inconvenient within judicial governance structures. This dynamic reflects deeper institutional and cultural assumptions about the respective roles of lawyers and […]
What Is the Top 1 % of the Legal Profession Doing?
What Is the Top 1 % of the Legal Profession Doing? At moments of disruption, it is not enough for members of the legal profession to continue with business as usual. We must ask ourselves whether our actions contribute to making the profession socially useful and economically sustainable, or whether they perpetuate perceptions of disengagement […]
Legal Practice: An Emergency Landing on the Living Room Table
Legal Practice: An Emergency Landing on the Living Room Table The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an abrupt and profound transformation in how legal services are delivered. For many lawyers, the traditional image of work — in courtrooms, offices and client meetings — suddenly gave way to a new reality: conducting professional duties from home, often […]
The “Old-School” Legal Profession: Between Sociological Legacy and Normative Heritage
The “Old-School” Legal Profession: Between Sociological Legacy and Normative Heritage The notion of the “old-school lawyer” evokes more than long service. Historically, it signified inclusion in a professional culture steeped in corporatism and conservatism — a culture shaped during authoritarian periods and long before democratic transformation took root in modern legal systems. This legacy can […]
Spanish Legal Practice in the World: Self-Satisfied or Irrelevant?
Spanish Legal Practice in the World: Self-Satisfied or Irrelevant? The Spanish legal profession faces a critical question: how does it position itself in an increasingly interconnected global legal environment? The choice is between self-satisfaction rooted in familiarity and strategic relevance grounded in international engagement. A profession that focuses primarily on its internal routines risks becoming […]
Will European Union Law Survive in the United Kingdom After Brexit?
Will European Union Law Survive in the United Kingdom After Brexit? The United Kingdom’s formal withdrawal from the European Union marked a historic constitutional shift. While the UK ceased to be an EU member state as of 31 January 2020, the legal consequences of this departure extend far beyond symbolic milestones. The central question is […]
The Spanish Legal Profession and Legal English
The Spanish Legal Profession and Legal English In an increasingly globalised legal environment, mastery of legal English has transitioned from being a desirable skill to a professional imperative. Legal systems, markets and dispute resolution mechanisms are no longer confined within national borders; cross-border transactions, international arbitration and transnational regulation demand that lawyers are fluent not […]
We Will Always Have London
We Will Always Have London Certain cities transcend geography and become symbols. London is one of them. For generations of lawyers, London has represented more than a financial centre or a common law jurisdiction; it has embodied a way of understanding the legal profession — one rooted in intellectual openness, institutional pluralism and professional merit. […]