Lawsy Originals

Future Trainee Panel Series - Balancing Training Contract Applications With University, Work and Life Guests: - Gulsum Qane, Clyde & Co - Josh Medina, A&O Shearman - David Wallis, Freshfields In this episode, three future trainees share practical advice on one of the biggest challenges facing aspiring solicitors: balancing training contract and vacation scheme applications with university, work and everything else going on in life. Key topics include: • Prioritising applica...

In this episode, Bruno explains the rapid evolution of the secondaries market and why it has become one of the most important areas of private capital over the past two decades. Bruno begins by explaining what secondaries actually are, breaking down how the market provides liquidity for investors in private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit funds. He explores why secondaries have evolved from a niche product into a critical part of the private capital ecosystem as invest...

In this episode, Will explains how the private capital industry has evolved over the past two decades and why the most successful law firms are rethinking how they advise clients, develop talent and differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market. Will begins by demystifying asset management, breaking down the different types of investment funds and explaining why private capital has become one of the fastest-growing areas of the legal industry. He explores the rise of private...

In this episode, Russell Warren, Tax Partner at King & Spalding, explains why tax sits at the heart of private capital transactions and shares how the role of a modern tax lawyer extends far beyond advising on legislation. Russell begins by explaining his practice, advising private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate and other alternative investment funds throughout the entire investment lifecycle. From raising capital and structuring funds to acquisitions, portfolio mana...

In this episode, Darren Rogers, Head of Real Estate in London at McDermott Will & Schulte, shares the career decisions that shaped his journey from trainee to leading one of the firm's fastest-growing practice areas. Darren reflects on qualifying outside London before making the move to the City, explaining why he left a structured environment at CMS after just six months to join a smaller, fast-growing team. He discusses how that decision accelerated his career by giving him greater res...