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UK hires: 7 March
A round up of moves from across the UK
Regional outfit bests City giants in Sunday Times employer ranking
The number of law firms featured in this year's Sunday Times'100 Best Companies to Work For' survey has dropped from 10 to eight, with a regional outfit becoming the highest ranking law fi...
Lawyer funds own MH370 investigation
The discovery this week of what might be part of the missing Malaysia Airlines MH370 wreckage off Mozambique was the result a US lawyer funding his own independent investigation into its whereabouts.
Global vice chairs announced at Dentons
Dentons has appointed five new global vice chairs, one for each of the firm's regions.
Singapore based legal disrupter infiltrates Australia
In a further disruption to the legal industry, a free service enabling small businesses and start-ups to facilitate contract management has launched in Australia.
Baker Botts tops $1m revenue per lawyer
Despite the slump in oil prices, revenue per lawyer at Houston-based Baker Botts increased 7.4 percent in 2015, topping $1m for the first time, while profits per partner expanded 6.2 percent.
Olympus pays big to resolve bribery probes
Olympus Corp has agreed to pay at least $646m to settle two bribery probes by the US government.
Job seeker bags Slaughter and May interview with letter and two packets of Haribo
A job seeker is to have an interview at Slaughter and May after sending a cover letter addressed to the secretary of the firm's head of marketing with two packets of Haribo attached.
Legal professionals increasingly search for pastures new
New research from recruitment consultancy Robert Walters has revealed that 61 per cent of legal professionals are actively seeking a new job.
Paul Hastings has a record year
Paul Hastings has reported that 2015 was its most profitable year ever, with profits per partner crossing the $2.5m barrier.
Dewey battle winds down as most serious charges dismissed
A New York state judge has dismissed charges of grand larceny against two former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives, who will face a new trial on more minor charges later this year.
EU court judge to join White & Case
Sir Nicholas Forwood QC, a former a judge of the General Court of the EU, has joined White & Case in Brussels.
Former Tepco executives indicted
Three former Tokyo Electric Power Company executives have been indicted this week for allegedly failing to take measures to prevent the tsunami-triggered nuclear meltdown at Fukushima in March 201...
Japan could be the first country to classify Bitcoin as legal currency
The governing Liberal Democratic Party plans to submit legislation reclassifying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are currently considered commodities, to Japan's parliament by June.
BAT appoints Linklaters to probe corruption allegations
British American Tobacco (BAT) has appointed Linklaters to conduct a full investigation into allegations of corruption made against the FTSE 100 giant.
Lawyers among most popular on Tinder
New research conducted by the dating application Tinder has shown that lawyers have one of the most popular jobs, but only for men.
Law firm launches group focuses on Japan's auto sector
The issues faced by the automotive industry in Japan has led to Baker & McKenzie (Gaikokuho Joint Enterprise) establishing a focus group for the sector.
Kim & Chang's South Korea dominance eroding: report
South Korea's largest law firm has lost some of its dominance of the market according to a report by Maeil Business News Korea.
Law Society: young lawyers should not be exploited
A new guidance document issued by the Law Society says those interested in a career in the legal profession should not be 'taken advantage of' and should be compensated for work experience las...
City lawyers form pro-Brexit campaign group
Lawyers for Britain - a campaign group that champions Britain's exit from the EU - has been unveiled this week by top City lawyers.