Legal news

Iranian human rights lawyer to get 38 years and 148 lashes

Nasrin Sotoudeh, who defended Iranian women who removed their hijabs, tried in absentia.

• PARTNERSHIP

  

  Major jump in UK partners

  Despite political uncertainty UK law firms have added 307 partners, but is it an increase or a correction?

• CYBERSECURITY

  

  Cybersquatting sets new record growth

  WIPO reports cybersquatting cases grew by 12 per cent to reach a new record in 2018, director general calls for added vigilance.

• BREXIT

  

  Ireland seeks a 'Brexit dividend'

  As landmarks 'go green' for St Patrick's Day, Ireland 's legal community heads to DC in campaign mode with ambition to reap a Brexit dividend.

• DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

  

  Russia legislates digital rights and fake news

  The country may be accused of promoting fake news, but lawmakers are rolling out legislation on fake news and digital rights.

Editor's picks

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

New law 'catalyst' for tenfold foreign investment increase

US$1.5 trillion of inbound investment into China projected over next 10 years as new foreign investment law kicks in, says Linklaters research.

LEGAL DRESS

Dechert dress policy now includes jeans

Dechert lawyers don't need to wait until tomorrow's casual Friday to look this good.

GENDER

Linklaters increases gender diversity in latest promotion round

Almost half of the latest promotions are women, leading to women forming 20 per cent of partnership.

COMPETITION

China promises companies 'we will keep your secrets'

China's promise strengthens lukewarm drafting with a new foreign investment law due to be passed later this week.

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.