In the latest episode of COMMERCIAL CONNECT, Ellie and Dimitar from LawCareers.Net discuss some recent business and commercial news stories, including Gatwick Airport's second runway project, DBS Bank's plans to cut 4,000 temporary roles due to AI integration, Instagram potentially launching Reels as a standalone app and Sky's accusation of Amazon's failure to prevent piracy on its Fire TV Sticks.
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
Trending commercial issues to know about in 2025: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Features/18022025-Trending-commercial-issues-to-know-about-in-2025
Wrestle with PESTLE: impact of AI on the legal field: https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/LCNSays/Wrestle-with-PESTLE-impact-of-AI-on-the-legal-field
Find out more about studying at The University of Law: link.lawcareers.net/ULawPodcast
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Practice Area Profile: construction and engineering - with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
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
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Practice Area Profile: social housing finance – with Devonshires Solicitors
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
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Practice Area Profile: private client – with Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
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
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Practice Area Profile: company & commercial – with Walker Morris LLP
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
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