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Simpson Thacher opens first office in mainland Europe
Brussels office, led by antitrust heavyweight Antonio Bavasso, will advise clients on their EU interests
Court of Appeal rejects AI inventor claims in Dabus patent ruling
Decision clarifies that AI systems can’t own patent rights under current UK law, putting it at odds with South Africa and Australia
Mishcon de Reya unveils ‘combination’ with tech-focused firm Taylor Vinters
Deal ahead of planned Mishcon IPO will see Cambridge practice adopt MDR branding
Tilleke & Gibbins hires GC of Myanmar-focused business syndicate to bolster China capabilities
Derrick Khoo leaves role at Marga Group to co-head Bangkok-based firm’s China desk
Around the house: Analog names new CLO; biotech heavyweight appointed as Flagship Pioneering's first GC
This week's roundup of top in-house hires also features appointments at WeCommerce, Transfix, Neptune Wellness, the Network Advertising Initiative
Covid-19 remote working has increased the internal standing of in-house legal teams, survey finds
Output also becoming the basis for evaluation rather than hours worked
William Fry borrows from dispersed firm model to offer revenue share deals to senior lawyers
Top Irish firm unveils 'unique' fully flexible contract alongside new lawyer resourcing service for clients
Mishcon de Reya set to go public on London Stock Exchange
At least 75% of partnership votes to pursue IPO that will see all staff members become shareholders
British Land announces panel firms after first review
Property giant names 16 law firms on main and specialist rosters, with King & Wood Mallesons no longer featuring
Ogletree Deakins looks to Belfast for new immigration hub
Office launched in partnership with Invest NI expected to create 78 jobs for Northern Irish economy
'A very attractive offering' - the Big Four's growing legal services reach
Big Four's latest strategy to handle high-volume, low-value legal work at much lower cost could see some law firms feeling the pinch, says report
Japanese firm Miura & Partners opens for business in Nagoya
Launch marks firm’s fifth office since it was established in 2019
Rimon launches Frankfurt office with BCLP partner duo
Office marks US distributed law firm's seventh new location this year
McDermott opens APAC gateway with Singapore office launch
Move sees firm relaunch in Asia after last year’s Shanghai exit
Travers Smith's finances rebound strongly with revenue up by 15.4%
Turnover hike at London firm helps fuel 21.5% rise in PEP to £1.2m, reversing a sharp fall in 2020
Australian court agrees with South Africa that AI can be inventors
Decision comes just days after IP officials in South Africa became first to approve a patent listing AI as inventor
Osborne Clarke reports 7% revenue hike to €341m as PEP rebounds
UK PEP increases £100k to £714k after dropping 12% the previous year
Around the house: legal leaders arrive at WellPet and Millennia Housing Management
This week's collection of senior in-house hires also sees one of Australia's top start-up lawyers join a tech unicorn
South Africa issues world's first patent listing AI as inventor
University of Surrey professor secures landmark after the UK, Europe and the US refused applications
Jones Day builds global disputes offering in Perth with Quinn Emanuel quartet
Move comes as US giant’s clients experience 'greater need' for international arbitration