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Seddons and BD Laddie announce merger
London-based law firms Seddons and BD Laddie have joined forces, creating a 33-partner Top 200 UK law firm.
CEO designate elected at Eversheds
Following an uncontested election, Eversheds has announced that Lee Ranson will succeed Bryan Hughes as the firm's chief executive.
PwC integrates legal arm
Accountancy giant PwC has integrated PwC Legal into its UK business, enabling it to operate as a multi-disciplinary practice instead of a standalone LLP.
Former solicitor general opens D.C. office for Munger Tolles & Olson
Los Angeles-based law firm Munger Tolles & Olson has hired former US Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli to open an office in Washington, D.C.
SPB takes international arbitration head from K&L Gates
Squire Patton Boggs has announced the appointment of international arbitration counsel Haig Oghigian to lead its international arbitration practice in Tokyo.
City lawyers hit with a holiday ban
Taylor Wessing has followed in Macfarlanes' footsteps and prohibited its private client team from holidaying for three months next year.
Ashurst, CC and HSF advise on Hinkley deal
Ashurst, Clifford Chance and Herbert Smith Freehills have advised on the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station deal, China's biggest ever investment into the UK.
PM announces crackdown on law firms that make vexatious claims against troops
Theresa May has announced a crackdown on 'no win no fee' law firms that 'impugn' the name of the army by making vexatious claims against members of the armed forces.
Reed Smith realigns leadership
Reed Smith's leadership changes in the past few months include the departure of its CMO and a reshuffle of its senior leadership team.
High Court of Kenya litigates its first competition case
The High Court of Kenya handed down judgement on the first competition case in the country this August, in the matter between Mea Limited and the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).
Dentons announces new US leadership
The megafirm will implement a major reshuffle of its US leadership, effective 1 January 2017.
Slaughter and May completes Magic Circle retention season
The firm has posted an autumn retention figure of 89 per cent, holding on to 32 of its NQ lawyers.
Legal CIOs quicker to embrace AI than counterparts in other sectors
Although the legal sector is often criticised for being slow to adopt new technologies, a new study suggests it is more advanced in its use and understanding of AI than other sectors.
Law firm office manager steals millions
A former office manager of a law firm in Fremantle, south of Perth, is facing jail after admitting to stealing more than A$2m from her employer.
Revenues skyrocket at Signature Litigation
Disputes boutique Signature Litigation has seen revenue jump by 36 per cent for FY15/16 to £10.2m and continues to invest in lateral hiring with Bryan Cave litigation partner Ioannis Alexopoulos...
DLA Piper combines with IP boutique in Canada
Interest in the Canadian legal market from global heavyweights continues as DLA Piper announces it has combined with IP boutique Dimock Stratton.
Former US House Speaker joins Squire Patton Boggs
Squire Patton Boggs has announced it has hired former US House Speaker John Boehner as a strategic advisor.
Judge sets trial for Nov 2017 as defendants seek deals
Some defendants in the FIFA corruption probe are in talks to plead guilty, according to federal prosecutors, as a trial in November 2017 looms for those left standing.
Gateley in second post-IPO acquisition
The UK's first publicly listed law firm has continued its post-IPO expansion, acquiring Birmingham-based property consultancy Hamer Associates for £2.05 million.
Septuagenarian law student awaits entrance to the bar
Whilst many of his age would now be retired from the legal profession, a 75-year-old law student says he has a job lined up at a law firm as soon as he is admitted to the bar.