Why your communication style as a General Counsel is vital
In the UK, the General Counsel (GC) community in the UK more often has to prove its worth compared to the US, where the Chief Legal Officer is frequently a board position. There is also a…
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The Middle East: 2025 Market Outlook
The Middle East legal market continues to evolve rapidly, driven by international law firms expanding their presence, governments diversifying economies, and increased foreign direct investment…
Australian Associates: a 2025 Market Snapshot
At Marsden we are well-known for helping to move associates to, from and within the Australian legal market. As 2025 gets underway, what is the current state of play and what are our predictions for this year?
2025: What to expect in the US associate market
After a slower start to 2024, H2 was extremely busy for most attorneys and many firms have had record years. What does 2025 have in store?
London: A 2025 Market Snapshot
2024 was an uneven year in the London legal market; some practice areas—such as finance—were strong at certain times, while others—such as private equity—did not achieve the levels of activity initially…
ESG: Should the legal team take the lead, or play a supporting role?
ESG is a vast and complex topic, and many senior leaders within organisations feel that they need to be an expert before they engage. However, General Counsel…
How to negotiate your compensation package
For many people, the idea of negotiating your compensation with a new employer can cause feelings of anxiety and panic since it comes down to one key question: what am…
Why measure the performance of your in-house legal team?
It’s the role of a General Counsel to provide and promote an efficient and responsive legal service to their internal stakeholders. But if there are no clear…
Strategic management of law firms
This was the topic of Marsden and Melius’s second Legal Operations roundtable held in February 2024, attended by 20 General Counsel from a variety…
Fall is the perfect time to make a lateral move
With the summer law school recruiting season over, firms turn their attention to lateral associate recruiting before the holiday season. Marsden Group Divider Graphic…
How can you transform your in-house legal team?
This was the starting point of Marsden’s recent Legal Operations Roundtable, hosted jointly with John Bennett of Melius Law, with 15 General Counsel/Heads of…
How you can stand out from the crowd
Today’s legal recruitment market is very competitive, as any associate looking for a new role knows. You may present well, have good experience…
Legal Operations: powering growth for your in-house team?
Legal Operations is evolving fast within the global legal sector, as in-house legal functions look for ways to deliver more effectively for their internal clients…
Supporting organic diversity in law firms: taking the next steps
In May 2023, Marsden hosted two roundtables to progress our Supporting Organic Diversity in Law Firms campaign to discuss in smaller groups the topics…
Five mergers that changed the legal landscape
May you live in interesting times”, as the saying goes. The 21st day in May 2023 proved to be one of the more interesting Sundays in the worlds of…
Worried about your current workflow?
There has been so much growth in recent years that it was perhaps becoming unsustainable and what we are experiencing right now is more ‘normal’ levels…
The tech changes driving demand for data privacy lawyers
With the pace of technological change including the rise in the use of AI models such as Chat GPT, and increased awareness and scrutiny regarding online…
Your questions on London legal recruitment answered
Marsden’s Tim Andrews answers queries about the London legal recruitment market including: How he works with law firms
what he enjoys about…
Latest trends in litigation funding
It’s clear that the litigation funding market is continuing to develop rapidly, with an increasing number of players on both sides of the Atlantic and…
Didn’t get promotion to partner? Here’s how to achieve it
If you have been passed over for promotion to partner by your current firm it is understandable that you might want to try and become a partner…
Are you a partner thinking about a move?
At Marsden, every day and from many of our global offices, we speak to partners looking for lateral moves. We’ve noticed a few topics that come up regularly…
Need a career boost? Move overseas
In an increasingly global economy, having expertise in different markets can give you a huge competitive advantage over your peers. While deciding to move…
Supporting organic diversity in law firms
In October 2022 Marsden hosted a breakfast roundtable for more than 20 General Counsel and law firm senior leaders. The topic was ‘Supporting Organic…
The importance of the CEO and General Counsel relationship
CEOs face many daily challenges, and in an ever-changing and complex business landscape their to-do lists are longer than ever. How can you be…
Working together to build diversity in financial services
One of the specialisms of Marsden’s In-House team is recruiting in-house lawyers for financial sponsors and buy-side financial institutions. We work…
Litigation funding: a wealth of opportunity
The litigation funding market, despite already being a multi-billion pound area of the legal sector, continues to develop rapidly. As one of the UK’s most trusted…
In-house lawyers more in demand than ever in TMT
With over 20 years’ experience in in-house recruitment, Marsden’s Kate Bramwell focuses on legal roles in commerce and industry, with a particular…
Are you looking to relocate? Here are some tips
Deciding to relocate overseas is often down to personal circumstances, but it can also be an opportunity for career development. There are many advantages to be…
The continued rise of the interim market
With the rise in alternative legal services models for law firms, there has been a notable shift in the perceived value and status of contract and interim…
Is venture capital challenging, or challenged by legal recruitment?
Marsden has significant experience in recruiting in-house lawyers into financial sponsors and buy-side financial institutions. We work across…
Harnessing our personal stories on International Women’s Day
At Marsden we have a passionate belief in the power of personal stories – sharing them, listening to them, learning from them and drawing inspiration…
Are interim legal hires your secret weapon?
Whether for maternity cover, project-based work, extra support or to cover a permanent role you’re recruiting for, there’s no denying that interim…
Why should you use a recruitment consultant?
You have decided that your career journey needs a boost. You would like to know how the market is looking right now, and if it is a good time to make…
Are you really ready for that interview?
At Marsden, we coach and guide the lawyers we work with to prepare them for interviews. We see this as an essential part of our role. Being prepared is…
Five ways you can make your CV stand out
Many talented, capable candidates, with significant experience and expertise find it difficult to promote themselves. But this is exactly what you…