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The Lawyer Podcast

The Lawyer
Law Firms
Private Equity
Litigation
Artificial Intelligence
Freshfields
London
Litigation Funding
Big Law
UK Law Firms
New York
Legal Sector
Donald Trump
UK Legal Market
US Legal Market
Workaholism
Taylor Wessing
UK200
Hogan Lovells
Paul Weiss
Linklaters

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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Lawyers on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond were left shocked after news emerged on Wednesday that one of the most prestigious and profitable law firms in the world intended to wind down

Weil Gotshal & Manges has been a Wall S... more

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Freshfields created a storm last week when leaked emails revealed it was considering spinning off its AI venture potentially “worth billions”.

According to the Financial Times, managing partner Alan Mason thinks that Freshfields La... more

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The Manchester City judgment is an enormous moment for both law and football.

114/115 charges were proven against the club in a case with ramifications far beyond sport.

So on the new episode of The Lawyer Podcast, we discuss the ... more

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Losing big teams of senior lawyers has been something of a trend in 2026.

New York firm Weil Gotshal & Manges is the latest to suffer a series of top tier exits.

Mike Aiello, a member of the firm’s management committee and chair o... more

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Matt Byrne
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Tyler Circuit
Senior Reporter at The Lawyer
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Eve Erskine
Reporter at The Lawyer
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Richard Simmons
Legal-market commentator and contributor to The Lawyer UK200
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Episode: Freshfields’ leaked AI plans: Genius? Greed? Or both?
Amar Mehta
Former litigation reporter at The Lawyer; now News Editor at Sky Sports News
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Episode: Manchester City: The lawyers' feeding frenzy has only just begun
Abhinav Ampofo
Reporter and former lawyer
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Episode: AI and lawyer job cuts: the annoying truth
Clementine Doyle
Tech reporter
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Rachel Maloney
Deputy Editor, City
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Episode: It's raining men at A&O Shearman (and BigLaw)
Margaret Taylor
Horizon Editor
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Episode: It's raining men at A&O Shearman (and BigLaw)

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Catrin Griffiths
Editor-in-Chief of The Lawyer
Christian Smith
Litigation Editor

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 23 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 Kingdom3 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
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    jmtyson78
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Emergency podcast: Weil's shock collapse
Q: Why did all these partners start to leave, and why was there such a lack of faith in what Weil could offer in the future?
The panel describes long-running concerns about growth and investment, disagreements over strategy, strong internal personalities and a difficult management transition. They also note that US partners can leave and withdraw capital quickly.
Emergency podcast: Weil's shock collapse
Q: What are the theories behind how a firm like Weil, with $1 billion in profit, could collapse?
The discussion points to partner departures triggering further exits, concern about compensation and equity, failed merger talks, weaker growth relative to rivals, and doubts about leadership and strategy. The exact sequence and internal decisions remain unclear.
Freshfields’ leaked AI plans: Genius? Greed? Or both?
Q: So what's driving this shift away from these businesses then? They were all the rage in many ways. Is it just fashion that they're out of fashion? Or what is it?
Firms have found that ancillary businesses often fail to deliver the expected value, while due diligence can show that the economics do not work. They can also add bureaucracy and management demands, and cross-selling across different business cultures is difficult.
Freshfields’ leaked AI plans: Genius? Greed? Or both?
Q: Freshfields has got Freshfields Lab. What are they actually planning to do with it now then? And what makes it different from what others are doing?
Leaked emails discuss spinning out the AI unit that develops tools for lawyers and clients. The panel says an external investment structure could help monetize the technology and fund talent, while also raising questions about how law firms define their core business.
Manchester City: The lawyers' feeding frenzy has only just begun
Q: Amar, how does the sports journalist's view contrast with the legal perspective on this case?
Amar explains that sports journalists bring immediacy and narrative flair, but need to understand the legal architecture to avoid misinterpretation, while lawyers benefit from the broader context of how the ruling affects clubs, sponsors, and regulators.

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What is The Lawyer Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the legal market, focusing on how big firms, market dynamics, leadership, and technology reshape practice and careers. Episodes frequently cover firm strategy, M&A, leadership pipelines, the impact of AI on workflows and training, and regional market shifts (UK, US, Europe). A recurring strength is combining newsroom-style analysis with practitioner and market insider perspectives, often featuring senior editors and tech reporters who translate complex moves in BigLaw into actionable insights for listeners considering partnerships, sponsorships, or media outreach. Notable is the consistent emphasis on transatlantic trends and leadership narratives, making it a strong fit for audiences tracking market trends and governan... more

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