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Simmons & Simmons enters “new era”
New leadership for dispute resolution practice as firm takes on board succession planning in what is termed a “new era.”
It's good to talk
New Perimeter provides training on contract negotiations to East African public sector lawyers.
Singapore bolsters disputes hub
In a busy week for Singapore AAA-ICDR bolsters its presence to serve as case management hub in Asia, and Maxwell Chambers suites are opened.
Law firms open to change...sort of
Survey correlates change management and partner buy-in with law firm efficiency, but highlights some surprising findings on tech adoption.
Singapore Convention in signing ceremony
The Signing Ceremony for the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation) was held today in Singapore.
Eversheds Sutherland's essential app
Firm launches BDCESSENTIALS mobile app.
New arbitration centre for Asia
Arbitration centre focused on China and ASEAN to launch in Singapore
DAC Beachcroft makes insurance claim
The firm's counter fraud specialists predict 'explosion' in fraudulent vehicle accident damage claims.
Postcards from the legal edge
California State Bar looks set to push the boundaries of legal practice as it invites public comment on tech task force's regulatory reform options.
Is your ceo spending less time at the top?
Among the world's biggest companies, ceos are spending less time at the top, as reserch raises issue of ethical failings and gender concerns.
EHRC rejects conflict of interest claim over Pinsent Masons partner
Left-wing UK daily newspaper attacks EHRC, citing Pinsent Masons partner who is chairman of watchdog, in Labour Party anti-semitism probe linked to refugee evictions, but firm rejects an old c...
Post-Brexit action heats up in Dublin
As UK prepares for new Prime Minister this week, Scots firm Shepherd and Wedderburn announces new office while Pinsent Masons continues expansion.
HSF strengthens Jo'burg bench
Herbert Smith Freehills expands South African office with three senior hires and their teams.
US and IP are target for Eversheds trio
Eversheds Sutherland in US expansion as trio of Foley & Lardner IP partners set sail for San Diego.
Saudi in arbitration tie-up
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration launches International Fellowship Programme in partnership with CIArb
Simmons & Simmons boosts Qatari disputes offering
Firm expands its dispute resolution offering in Qatar with new partner and team of associates.
Singapore ratchets up arbritration offering
WongPartnership and A&G among firms backing ICC Singapore Arbitration Group launch as new lead highlights “unparalleled diversity.”
Revamped business model for LTC4
Non-profit changes business model to open up services promoting industry standard for tech competence.
Canada to launch “world first” MedArb
ADR Institute of Canada pushes pioneering role with planned launch of new rules, designation and templates for Med-Arb.
Magic circle's Oxbridge blues
New report reveals almost a third of Magic Circle law graduates drawn from Oxbridge. Meanwhile Trowers & Hamlins reports retaining its trainees.