Legal news

Australian law firm embroiled in political probe

DWF finds itself drawn into probe of senior politician as critics ask questions about her links to the firm and work earning over A$5m in government fees, according to media reports.

• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

  

  Linklaters exploiting what they know

  Firm launches new AI data-powered system to search and manage legal documents in what provider calls a textbook example for law firms.

• EXPANSION

  

  Clyde & Co expands its African horizons

  Firm says NRF and Gildenhuys Malatji hires expands African business and consolidates status as key insurance provider on the continent.

• DIGITAL ASSETS

  

  Singapore adds MAS SPICE

  Newly launched Code of Practice strengthens regulatory compliance for the digital asset industry with legal support from Linklaters.

• BLOCKCHAIN

  

  Firm hits the big apple with blockchain

  Taylor English enters the New York market with the addition of specialist partner.

Editor's picks

BLOCKCHAIN

Linklaters in German blockchain first

In DLT-based payments, Linklaters advises Commerzbank on pilot project for machine-to-machine payments.

LEGAL TECH

Plaudits for Reynen Court beta launch

Five beta law firms and over ninety third-party application vendors go live with single platform for legal technology after twelve months of development.

EMPLOYMENT

Law firm flags retail sector employment "suspicions"

Findings, including 1 in 10 retail workers experiencing "inappropriate sexual touching" in current job, “confirm the suspicions of anyone working in employment law.”

LEGAL TECH

AmLaw100 firm WSGR goes end-to-end

Tackling repetitive and low-value work, WSGR stated as first Am Law 100 firm to fully automate signing and closing process for entire practice area.

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

WORLD LEGAL SUMMIT

Updated: Summit meeting welcomes Ireland's 'AI moment'

The World Legal Summit Dublin to be held August 1, 2019, now with additional sponsorship from Bar of Ireland.

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.