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Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast

Counsel Culture is your weekly digest of the biggest news stories in the UK Legal Market, brought to you by Byfield.

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31:54

How Private Capital is Reshaping Legal Careers with...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/07/18

For our 100th episode of Counsel Culture, Olivia speaks with Melinda Wallman, Chair and Global Practice Leader at Macrae, about how the rise of private capital is transforming legal recruitment. They explore the contrasting dynamics between the US and UK markets, and delve into Melinda’s perspectives on why private capital has become such a sought-after area for hiring, what firms are prioritising, and how this shift is reshaping legal career paths. Thank you for Listening!

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47:32

Building Culture and Influence with William Peake

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2025/07/09

This week, Olivia is joined by William Peake, Global Managing Partner at Harneys. They sit down to discuss William’s career journey and what shaped his path to leadership, as well as the vital role law firm leaders play in shaping the day-to-day culture of their firms. William also shares how he built a large and engaged audience on LinkedIn and what kind of content resonates most with his followers. The conversation also explores the often-underestimated role of middle managers in maintainin...

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22:59

The Shifting Career Landscape and the Rise of...

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2025/06/27

With regular host Olivia taking a well-earned break, Ben is joined by Byfield Account Director Eleanor Dean to cover a range of key topics - from the toughest UK graduate job market since 2018 and the growing shift towards non-equity partnerships, to Alvarez and Marsal launching a UK lawyer arm and US firm Michelman & Robinson setting up shop in London. Thank you for Listening!

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47:16

Stephen Mayson Discusses the IBE Report and Ethics in...

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2025/06/20

This week, Olivia is joined by special guest, Stephen Mayson, Lead, Independent Review of Legal Services Regulation (England & Wales); professor of law; independent non-executive chair, director and advisor; Bencher, Lincoln’s Inn. Byfield Founder Gus Sellitto also joins the discussion. They discuss Stephen's career as well as the Institute of Business Ethics report. The findings from the report they discuss include the importance of public interest when taking on new clients, the e...

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39:23

CM Murray's Story, IFSEA Conference and Driving...

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2025/06/12

This week, Olivia is joined by Clare Murray, Managing Partner at CM Murray and Chair of the CLSC Communications Committee. They explore the origins of CM Murray, how the firm has evolved over the years, and what sets it apart. The conversation also covers the upcoming IFSEA conference, including its guest speakers and the key topics on the agenda. Clare also shares insights into her role as Chair of the Communications Committee for the City of London Solicitors’ Company. In addition, she refl...

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34:43

Trump Lawsuits, Magic Circle Debate and Europe’s Top...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/05/30

This week Olivia is joined by Joint Managing Director Michael Evans to discuss Trump's executive orders facing a wave of legal actions, a businessman receiving a restraining order for his continued pursuit of a law firm, law firms trying to distance themselves from the phrase 'Magic Circle' and which law firms advise the biggest private equity clients in the UK and Europe. Thank you for Listening!

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24:18

UK-US Trade, Trump Ties, and Legal Talent to Watch

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/05/09

With Olivia taking a well-earned break, Byfield's Joint Managing Directors, Ben and Michael, take the reins for this week’s episode of Counsel Culture. They delve into the UK–US trade deal, the possible merger between McDermott and Schulte, law firms linked to Trump-era deals, and Law.com’s latest rankings of rising women stars in the legal industry. Thank you for Listening!

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27:41

Trump's Ripple Effect, ESG Gaps and AI Demands

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this episode, Olivia is joined by Joint Managing Director Michael Evans to discuss the latest developments shaping the legal landscape on both sides of the Atlantic. From Donald Trump’s ongoing influence on Big Law to the growing ESG divide between UK and US firms, they explore how politics, regulation, and culture are driving change. They also dive into new research revealing that corporate clients are now actively pushing law firms to adopt AI and examine why a surprising number of...

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18:54

Guy Beringer KC on the IBE Report and Ethical...

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2025/04/17

This week we share part two of Olivia's discussion with special guest Guy Beringer CBE, KC (Hon), former Senior Partner at Allen & Overy and Chair of the Task Force on Business Ethics and the Legal Profession. Byfield Founder Gus Sellitto also joined the conversation. In this episode they continue their discussion on the new Institute of Business Ethics report- a review of how solicitors in England & Wales handle client acceptance in the context of kleptocracy, state capture, and gran...

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34:09

Guy Beringer KC on the IBE Report and Ethical...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/04/10

This week on Counsel Culture, Olivia is joined by special guest Guy Beringer CBE, KC (Hon), former Senior Partner at Allen & Overy and Chair of the Task Force on Business Ethics and the Legal Profession. Byfield Founder, Gus Sellitto, also joined the episode. Together, they discuss the new Institute of Business Ethics report—a review of how solicitors in England & Wales handle client acceptance in the context of kleptocracy, state capture, and grand corruption. In part one, they explo...

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26:45

Trump’s Impact, Rising Revenues & Regulatory Battles

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2025/04/04

This week, Olivia welcomes Joint Managing Director Michael Evans for a discussion on how law firms are responding to Trump’s impact on the legal industry, the revenue growth of Orrick and Simpson Thacher, the Legal Services Board’s criticism of the SRA, and the BBC’s latest legal drama. Thank you for Listening!

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22:36

Trump’s Executive Order & Linklaters’ Gender Progress

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2025/03/28

This week, Olivia is joined by Joint Managing Director Ben Girdlestone to discuss the latest updates on Trump’s ongoing battle with big law, including his recent executive order against WilmerHale. They also cover the news that Linklaters is on track to meet its gender diversity targets with the promotion of 34 new partners. Thank you for Listening!

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37:49

Trump vs. Paul Weiss, Diversity Cuts & Financial Wins

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2025/03/21

This week Olivia is joined by Michael Evans, Joint Managing Director at Byfield, to discuss Trump targeting Paul Weiss, firms cutting diversity wording, HSF being fined for sanctions breaches and K&E revenues. To read the stories covered in this week's episode, visit the below links: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-fines-unit-law-firm-herbert-smith-freehills-breaching-russia-sanctions-2025-03-20/ - UK fines law firm Herbert Smith Freehill’s unit for Russia sanctions breach...

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22:03

Trump’s Order Blocked, US Firms Expanding & a CV...

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2025/03/14

Counsel Culture is excited to introduce its new host, Olivia Adam! Olivia, a Senior Account Executive, has been with Byfield for six months and previously worked as a journalist at the International Financial Law Review. In her first episode, Olivia is joined by Joint Managing Director Ben Girdlestone to discuss key legal industry headlines. They explore a judge’s temporary block of Trump’s executive order that threatened a major law firm, the surge in US law firms expanding into London and i...

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27:06

Law Firm Financial Results, Trump Tariffs and US...

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2025/02/07

This week Meg is joined by Joint Managing Director Michael Evans to discuss the first US firm financial results, as well as Freshfields' LLP accounts, and best practice in releasing the financials. Thank you for Listening!

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35:52

The Billable Hour’s Grip, Partner Pay Divides & Legal...

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2025/01/31

This week, Meg is joined by Joint managing Director Michael Evans to discuss how the billable hour is still dominant in the legal world, law firm partner pay segmentation, Post Office prosecutions, Prigozhin's lawyers facing no regulatory action and what lawyers are making of the DeepSeek surge. Thank you for Listening!

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23:02

Navigating Change: Post-Trump Dynamics in US, UK, and...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Meg is joined by Joint Managing Director Ben Girdlestone to discuss how regulatory, cultural, and business frameworks in the US, UK, and EU will evolve after Trump's inauguration. Thank you for Listening!

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34:08

Financials Season Kick-Off, Internal Pay Wars,...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/01/17

Meg returns for the second episode of Counsel Culture this year. Joined by Joint Managing Director Michael Evans, they discuss listed firms publishing positive results despite ongoing market volatility, what Quinn Emanuel's results might mean for the litigation market, ethics of barristers being called into question, law firms tackling friction over nonequity partner pay and unusual alliances being drawn between US and European law firms as a result of Trump's second term.Thank you for Listen...

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30:26

KPMG Law's Move into the US, Rising Rates and PE...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2025/01/10

This week Meg is joined by Byfield Associate Director, Beth Durkin. They discuss KPMG Law targeting an alternative business licence in the US, the increase in law firm rates, Private Equity’s Calculated push into law firms and how the last year has reshaped the legal industry globally.To read the articles mentioned in this week's episode, visit the below links: https://www.law.com/international-edition/2025/01/06/kpmg-law-us-targets-alternative-business-licence-shaking-up-legal-status-qu...

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40:38

Climate Protests, Partner Retention, and US Firm...

Counsel Culture: The Business of Law Podcast ·

2024/12/13

This week Meg is joined by Joint Managing Directors Ben Girdlestone and Michael Evans. They discuss why climate protestors are targeting A&O Shearman,lateral partner retention, US firms dragging their feet on training contracts and how US firm are getting closer to acquiring Kramer Levin’s Paris office.Thank you for Listening!

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