Legal news

EHRC rejects conflict of interest claim over Pinsent Masons partner

Left-wing UK daily newspaper attacks EHRC, citing Pinsent Masons partner who is chairman of watchdog, in Labour Party anti-semitism probe linked to refugee evictions, but firm rejects an old claim.

• ACQUISITION

  

  McDermott in healthcare acquisition

  Integration strengthens client-focused health care consultancy as firm extends firm's health policy and private equity ambitions.

• OFFICE MOVE

  

  Ince in landmark move

  Firm's specialists expands presence in historic Lloyd's building and chief executive lauds onboarding of Gibraltar unit.

• IPO SPECULATION

  

  Mishcon de Reya mulls IPO

  According to weekend media reports, the firm is considering a stock market flotation as a way to raise funds for an “ambitious” expansion.

• BREXIT

  

  Post-Brexit action heats up in Dublin

  As UK prepares for new Prime Minister this week, Scots firm Shepherd and Wedderburn announces new office while Pinsent Masons continues expansion.

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LEGAL TECH

Thomson Reuters clever HighQ move

Acquisition expands offerings and leverages Thomson Reuters channels and customer relationships in legal and regulatory market.

EXPANSION

HSF strengthens Jo'burg bench

Herbert Smith Freehills expands South African office with three senior hires and their teams.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

US and IP are target for Eversheds trio

Eversheds Sutherland in US expansion as trio of Foley & Lardner IP partners set sail for San Diego.

M&A

MoFo trio head to Latham in Tokyo switch

Japan M&A growth spurs trio to move firms as Latham grabs MoFo team.

Blogs

LEGAL SERVICES

Niche law firms poised to benefit from artificial intelligence

Disruption has opened up a world of opportunities for the legal marketplace in the UK, says Jeffrey Catanzaro.

BLOCKCHAIN

Unlocking the blockchain enigma

With the evolution of blockchain, clients in a wide range of sectors will be impacted, says Patrick McKenna.

Business sector round up

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

New North Sea oil Industry initiative from Pinsent Masons

The law firm will run a programme helping tech pioneers develop and market their businesses.

INSOLVENCY

The business of staying in business

Commercial pressures are forcing restaurant and retail businesses to seek better deals from their landlords, says Thomas Bond of law firm Russell-Cooke.