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UK’s Competition Appeals Tribunal approves consolidation of Google claims in ad tech litigation
Lawyers say move sets an important precedent and is a ‘milestone’ for the UK’s opt-out regime
Senior London fraud partner quits Allen & Overy for London boutique Enyo
News of Andy McGregor’s departure follows Friday’s merger vote to create A&O Shearman
Law Society calls on UK government to unleash economic power of legal services
New Law Society president Nick Emmerson says supporting regional legal hubs will benefit the entire economy
Former WilmerHale Brussels partner rejoins Henderson Chambers
EU competition law specialist John Ratliff returns to the Bar after 24 years with US firm
Partners vote through merger to create A&O Shearman
Deal will create transatlantic law firm with revenue of around $3.5bn
‘A big moment’ – car shipping cartel claim delivers first opt-out class action settlement
All eyes on Competition Appeals Tribunal as it prepares to consider £1.5m deal with one of five shipping line defendants
IBA joins lawyers, law firms and other professional bodies in condemning ‘heinous’ attacks on Israel
International lawyers’ group echoes ABA in calling on Israel to adhere to international legal standards in its response
Stephenson Harwood hires Walker Morris’s head of competition
London firm cites rise of UK competition disputes as it adds additional firepower to team
Fountain Court elects new head of chambers
Richard Handyside KC succeeds Bankim Thanki KC at top London set
Regulator takes control of Axiom Ince to protect clients’ interests
Solicitors Regulation Authority makes what is expected to be the largest – and most costly – intervention into a law firm
Axiom Ince to close as regulator ponders intervention
Firm applies for notice to appoint administrators; team departures continue
Cooley hires Jenner & Block’s global arbitration practice chair in London
Charlie Lightfoot’s arrival underscores Cooley’s growing arbitration ambitions
UK ethics institute sets up taskforce examining legal profession’s work for oligarchs and kleptocrats
City law firms are facing scrutiny for their relationships with such individuals in non-criminal matters
Axiom Ince feared on brink of closure as fate of trainees and support staff uncertain
Ince & Co website unavailable and most phone lines down, while City of London Law Society says it will support impacted trainees
BCLP names Segun Osuntokun as new global senior partner
Leading litigator to step up from UK managing partner role in January to work alongside new global CEO Steve Baumer
Morgan Lewis and Addleshaw Goddard bolster Dubai disputes offerings with partner hires from Al Tamimi, Clifford Chance
Sara Aranjo joins Morgan Lewis to lead arbitration practice in Africa and Middle East as Arun Visweswaran moves over to Addleshaw Goddard from Clifford Chance
Axiom Ince set to close as departures intensify
Partner exits continue apace from troubled firm as SRA says it has told regulator it cannot continue “in its current format”
Fifth Day set to continue founder’s legacy
Charity founded by late Fred Banning to continue promoting pro bono opportunities for ‘non-lawyers’
Bellevue Law adds Slaughter and May senior manager as first chief operating officer
Kay Osborne joins London disputes boutique after five years at Slaughters
Stewarts adds Norton Rose Fulbright partner in London to head international arbitration team
Leading disputes firm confirms arrival of Sherina Petit after nearly 15 years at NRF