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The Global Legal Post

The Global Legal Post is an online publisher of international news, comment and analysis on the business of law.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Global Legal Post is an online publisher of international news, comment and analysis on the business of law, with a focus on strategy, innovation and key legal developments. It was launched by managing director Mary Heaney, who previously founded Legal Week, and is led by editor-in-chief John Malpas. The publication reports being trusted by over 124K monthly online visitors and 40K newsletter subscribers, including law firm partners and general counsel. Its editorial coverage spans topics such as deals, diversity and inclusion, ESG, in-house legal appointments, law firm finances and profitability, lateral hires, and law firm leadership and strategy, across regions including Africa, Oceania, Latin America, the Middle East, North America, Europe and Asia.

History

The Global Legal Post was launched by managing director Mary Heaney, who previously founded Legal Week. The publication is led by editor-in-chief John Malpas, described as one of the legal market's most experienced journalists, with regular editorial contributors including Ben Rigby, Victoria Basham, Anne Gallagher, Ben Edwards and Maura O'Malley.

Products and positioning

Leading online publisher of international news, comment and analysis on the business of law with a focus on strategy, innovation and key legal developments.

  • Global Legal Post Daily News

    A newsletter delivering the latest legal news every weekday.

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