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Singapore law society president pledges to fight cancer 'until the clock runs out’
Messages of support flood in as Adrian Tan reveals how ‘disaster struck’ during his first months as president
Skadden secures A&O partner as duo vie for next generation arbitration talent in London
Kate McGill Davies QC is joining Skadden four months after David Herlihy moved the other way
Europe’s share of litigation funding market set to grow as ESG and human rights fuel cases, report finds
UK and Europe will take 16% slice of $18bn global market according to research by funder Deminor
Criminal barristers instruct Mishcon de Reya to challenge government over strike data collection
London law firm takes pro bono brief as Criminal Bar Association complains of 'intimidatory tactics'
UK law societies' Brussels office to close in response to Brexit
Move blamed on falling workload now UK has third country status with EU
Quinn Emanuel files $80bn damages claim for Ukraine over Russian invasion
US disputes specialist teams up with Ukrainian firm and UK barristers to launch Strasbourg proceedings
Crowell & Moring adds veteran disputes partner in Brussels from Allen & Overy
Werner Eyskens moves over as US firms continue run of partner laterals from UK rivals in Belgian capital
UK litigation funders’ war chests grow as class action interest mounts
Assets increased 11% to hit a record £2.2bn last year, according to RPC study
Stephenson Harwood boosts London litigation team with Latham hire
Dan Smith joins UK firm as a partner after more than a decade at US firm
Keating Chambers CEO to depart for risk consultants Kroll in London
Declan Redmond will take up an international business development role at the company
Herbert Smith Freehills’ CEO appointed to ICC’s executive board
Justin D'Agostino welcomes appointment at ‘critical time for business, industries and economies’
‘A fantastic initiative’ – senior figures welcome launch of volunteering scheme for business ops teams
Fifth Day taps into employees’ desire for sense of purpose by providing pro bono-style clearing house
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre announces new leadership
CMS lawyer Mariel Dimsey is named new secretary-general as Sarah Grimmer steps down after six years
RPC bolsters insurance ranks with partner hire in London from Mayer Brown
Mike Newham joins amidst rising insurance cases against banks and financial institutions
IBA launches major project examining lawyers' role as ethical gatekeepers
Project announced following ‘sustained charges levied against the profession’ relating to perceived greenwashing and facilitation of illicit financial activity
Nigel Boardman among legal heavyweights recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Former Slaughter and May partner knighted alongside ex-Attorney General as lawyers from Hogan Lovells and Norton Rose Fulbright and Ince's brand ambassador also receive awards
RPC and Pallas Partners secure key arbitration hires in London
As RPC appoints London team head from Stephenson Harwood, Pallas builds on launch with first partner lateral
Former HSF global CEO Mark Rigotti departs legal practice for business leadership role
Rigotti to head up Australian Institute of Company Directors in wake of recent retirement from HSF's partnership
Dust settles on Dubai arbitration reforms as DIFC-LCIA’s Robert Stephen joins boutique
Registrar of superseded centre lands at Ghaffari Partners as international opinion remains divided over shake-up
Singapore’s Rajah & Tann reshuffles leadership team as firm looks to the future
Shake-up is intended to give younger partners more input into how the firm is run