Dr David Cowan
All Articles
RPC find their Singapore disputes solution
Following departure of top partner, RPC Premier Law Singapore practice raids Clyde & Co Clasis for disputes team.
Scots take mediation by the horns
Bringing mediation into the mainstream in civil justice in Scotland as part of 'normalising' move.
Firm names first woman in dispute role
Baker McKenzie has named its first woman chair for the Global Dispute Resolution Group.
Training embraced as profession adapts to changes
Law firms have increased the amount of in-house training offered, according to a report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
Eversheds Sutherland's £100m ambition
Firm launches Konexo, a global tech-led ALSP business, targeting revenues of £100m with plans for the US by year-end.
Patently Fuct
US Supreme Court strikes down ban on 'immoral' or 'scandalous' trademarks, ruling against US patent office attempt to block profane-sounding Fuct brand.
Ditching appraisals? You bet!
Law firm is ditching annual appraisals for continuous feedback in partnership with performance management company.
McGlinchey Stafford steps up to the plate in Boston
Firm adds four accomplished litigators in three states, opens Boston office.
Academia's 'fake gowns' row going south?
All lawyers have one thing in common - wearing academic gowns - but passing off controversy is being whipped-up like gowns in a Scottish wind as firm seeks to move case to English court.
Woman law pioneer honored for lifetime achievement
Legal profession gathered in Dublin for Irish Law Awards, but the real stars of the show were a retired judge and counsel in controversial cervical smear case.
Damning report reveals a criminal justice system on brink of collapse
Law Society of England and Wales reports says urgent intervention needed to save the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Rare and well done
Linklaters pledges support to new software set to revolutionise graduate law recruitment.
Vietnam launches first mediation centre
International commercial mediation centre launches in Hanoi and signs cooperation agreement with law faculties.
Addleshaw Goddard elevate “disruptive and innovative” fintechs
The Addleshaw Goddard Elevate 2019 cohort has been announced, with nine innovative fintech businesses awarded a position.
Pay now, argue later?
Launch by Pinsent Masons and QMUL School of Arbitration of survey aims at efficiently resolving international construction disputes.
Law firm has a craic
Look into your Irish/English dictionary to see what a craic is, but it involves lawyers having fun as firm celebrates a decade in Dublin, and also launches crisis and cyber service.
Gliding into Singapore
Singapore Academy of Law launches legaltech accelerator called GLIDE to attract startups and international talent in “less saturated” market space.
AI silos threaten justice
Ad hoc use of complex algorithms in the justice system needs urgent oversight says the Law Society of England and Wales in new report following a year-long investigation.
Kirkland & Ellis kicks off wellbeing program
Kirkland launches a firmwide wellbeing program and hires expert in field to lead initiative to tackle issues related to mental health and substance misuse.
The "gift of feedback" with a global resonance
Two female plaintiffs deliver the “gift of feedback” to Irish bar conference while barrister calls legal delays a “national disgrace” - messages for lawyers in all jurisdic...