Dr David Cowan
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AI study kicks off lawtech gathering
ITechLaw kicks off Dublin conference with a call for comment on AI framework, as authors highlight attempt to synthesise a number of national efforts globally.
Law school gets £5.6m legaltech boost
Swansea University and the Welsh Government announce £5.6 million investment in LegalTech and access to justice, including cyberterrorism research.
Two-decade campaign pays off
After 20 years of campaigning, Law Society of Ireland welcomes availability of limited liability partnerships for solicitors.
Boston firm embraces disruption
Nixon Peabody's new chief marketing and growth officer brings innovative, technology-focused approach.
Hong Kong sets it sails for success
New arbitration “success fees” are being studied by the Law Reform Commission co-chaired by two lawyers from Herbert Smith Freehills.
Research emphasises human side of legaltech
University of Oxford multi-faceted legal tech research looks into legaltech ecosystem, drawing in quartet of law firms in data consortium.
Leadership position off to a flying start
McCann FitzGerald chooses aviation finance specialist as it establishes the role of chair of the partnership, and celebrates academic connection.
Ireland keeps its Brexit gains
With 20,000th name added, the Law Society of Ireland flags a year of historic milestones, major changes and ambitious new projects.
Fieldfisher expands in Belfast
Firm doubles the size of its Belfast legal solutions hub with bigger space and more hires.
“Much-needed” tech disputes procedure launches
New adjudication procedure for the resolution of technology disputes in England & Wales launched.
Oxford report tackles tech and political advertising
Oxford Internet Institute suggests need for collective actions to help plug gaps in data rights & political campaigning law.
Arbitration in “dire” need of sharia expertise
Specialist arbitration course launched in Dubai as Islamic finance grows and industry responds to “dire need” of expertise.
Dentons tackle lgbt+ data concerns
Stonewall, Dentons and NYU join forces to launch gdpr guide on lgbt+ data collection.
Law society in fight to end stigma
Law Society of Ireland launches professional wellbeing project for solicitors, highlights stigma and issues of stress and vicarious trauma.
Orrick grows Paris arbitration offering
Firm adds top-tier international arbitration team in Paris with Jones Day duo.
Ince establishes Gibralter maritime practice
Firm expands service offering and appoints Hassans partner to setup the Ince Gibraltar shipping practice.
How diversity counts
DWF sets ambitious diversity targets while Allen & Overy gender pay figures falter, though weighted by London.
Ireland gets a negotiation first
First National Intervarsity Negotiation Competition launched.
Legal trends lack drama
Alternative fee arrangements rise by few percentage points, while partner rates continue to widen more significantly - anyone surprised?
Firm's three steps to disputes heaven
Global firm Baker McKenzie has launched its latest legal tech tool in its risk management collection, the Disputes Clause Finder.