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High Court finds for telecoms companies in Phones4U litigation
Hogan Lovells, Covington, Clifford Chance, Mishcon and Linklaters secure wins in blockbuster competition case
Arbitration survey highlights concern over use of AI for legal texts and adjudications
Report highlights growing awareness of AI’s benefits, but flags need for regulation and disclosure
Legal profession welcomes bill set to underscore London as leading arbitration hub
Bill implementing reform to Arbitration Act 1996 praised by arbitration professionals, but Bar Council hits back over underfunding of court system
SRA and Law Society at odds as compensation fund levy looms over Axiom Ince intervention
Solicitors Regulation Authority concedes additional levies are likely as law soc flags ‘atypical’ business model of collapsed firm
IBA 2023: ‘One of the best balms to the voices of hate is justice’
ICC prosecutor Karim AA Khan speaks out in an interview at the IBA annual conference
Law Society strikes bullish note as report upholds England and Wales as leading legal jurisdiction internationally
London commercial and arbitration courts outperform rivals in New York, Hong Kong and Singapore, report finds
IBA launches forum for government and public lawyers at annual conference
New hub will help connect public sector lawyers from around the word, writes Ben Rigby
City of London social mobility alliance announces key partnerships
Initiative backed by the City of London Law Society is seeking to increase the number of solicitor apprentices
The swift rise of a ‘wonderful role model’ to the UK Supreme Court
Dame Ingrid Simler has impeccable diversity credentials, writes Ben Rigby
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