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Counsel Culture Podcast

AI Law Firms Emerge, Regulators Step In and Transparency Takes the Stand

AI Law Firms Emerge, Regulators Step In and Transparency Takes the Stand 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

In this week’s episode, Michael and Eleanor discuss AI law firm Garfield taking on a trainee in Channel 4’s latest experiment, the rise of a New York-based law firm operating…

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Hugh Evans - Senior Adviser, Disputes & Investigations

Hugh Evans Joins Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations Team

Hugh Evans Joins Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations Team 1920 2560 Sean Cullen

We are delighted to announce that Hugh Evans has joined Byfield as Special Adviser to our Disputes & Investigations team With over 25 years as a partner at DLA Piper…

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Reflections on Two Weeks Stateside

Reflections on Two Weeks Stateside 1200 630 Sean Cullen

I have just returned from my third, and final, working trip to the US in 2025.  This time I decided to spend two full weeks in three cities – Boston,…

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Counsel Culture Podcast

Counsel Culture – Law Firms Push Back, AI Transforms the C-Suite and Private Equity Expansion

Counsel Culture – Law Firms Push Back, AI Transforms the C-Suite and Private Equity Expansion 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

Exciting news! Our Associate Director, Linzi, will be hosting the podcast going forward, bringing insights and conversations from across the legal industry. In this week’s episode, Linzi is joined by…

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A Matter of Reputation

Introducing A Matter of Reputation: Byfield’s New Podcast on Litigation, Communications, and Reputation Strategy

Introducing A Matter of Reputation: Byfield’s New Podcast on Litigation, Communications, and Reputation Strategy 1200 630 Sean Cullen

We’re thrilled to launch our new podcast – A Matter of Reputation At Byfield, our specialist Disputes & Investigations practice operates at the intersection of litigation, communications, and reputation strategy.…

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ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes

Matilda Lloyd Williams Features in ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine – Issue 18

Matilda Lloyd Williams Features in ThoughtLeaders4 Disputes Magazine – Issue 18 1200 630 Sean Cullen

The Challenges of Establishing Credibility In Opt-Out Collective Actions A decade on from the introduction of the UK’s first opt-out collective proceedings regime for competition law claims in the Competition…

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Counsel Culture Podcast

Counsel Culture – Rebrand, Risks and the End of the UK Legal Market

Counsel Culture – Rebrand, Risks and the End of the UK Legal Market 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

The latest episode of Counsel Culture is here! This week,  Ben is joined by Account Director Eleanor to explore Clifford Chance’s recent rebrand, reflect on how Charlie Kirk’s passing highlights…

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Counsel Culture Podcast

Counsel Culture – Innovative Lawyers, Tech Deals and New Strategies

Counsel Culture – Innovative Lawyers, Tech Deals and New Strategies 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

The latest episode of Counsel Culture is now available to download and stream! This week Joint Managing Directors Ben and Michael discuss the FT Innovative lawyers awards and supplement, the…

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Transparency on Trial: What the Open Documents Pilot Means for Reputation

Transparency on Trial: What the Open Documents Pilot Means for Reputation 2400 1309 Dina Hudson

It is at risk of becoming a cliché, but it remains true to say that global organisations have in recent times faced a number of unprecedented challenges to their operations

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Counsel Culture Podcast

Counsel Culture – Office Attendance, Bonus Promises and Inflated Bills

Counsel Culture – Office Attendance, Bonus Promises and Inflated Bills 2560 1707 Sean Cullen

This week’s episode of Counsel Culture has arrived! In today’s episode, Olivia speaks with Byfield Joint Managing Director Ben Girdlestone about the latest shifts in the legal industry, from four-day…

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