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Taylor Wessing advises Farfetch on latest funding round
International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Farfetch, an online community of fashion boutiques and global brands, on the company's latest successful funding round.
LOD launches online legal marketplace
Legal services provider Lawyers on Demand has launched an online marketplace to pair individual lawyers with clients.
Holland & Knight launches London office
US-based law firm Holland & Knight today announced that it has opened an office in London to expand its aviation and maritime finance practices.
Survey shows 'explosive' use of litigation financing
According to a survey from litigation funder Burford Capital, litigation finance is seeing explosive growth and continuing evolution.
Ashurst makes up 12 in latest round
Ashurst has promoted 12 lawyers to partner in its annual promotions round, the firm's third since its Australian merger in 2013 and a noticeable decline on the 20 made up last year.
Withers launches Dubai tax office
International law firm Withers is set to open a tax office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with the hire of tax specialist Stijn Janssen, following regulatory approval.
Bird & Bird promotes nine in Europe heavy round
Bird & Bird has promoted nine to partner, including four each in London and continental Europe.
Promotions down by almost half at Simmons & Simmons
Simmons & Simmons has made up just seven lawyers in its latest promotions round, a significant decline on the 13 made up to partner last year.
Norton Rose Fulbright concentrates on US in smaller promotions round
Norton Rose Fulbright has made up 39 new partners globally, the firm's smallest promotions round since its US merger in 2013.
TMT Law Practice advises Indian fashion start-up
TMT Law Practice has advised India-based Relevant E-Solutions, which runs the fast-growing fashion-focused social network Roposo, on raising $5m from Bertelsmann India Investments.
Elevate Services acquires OnRamp Systems
Los Angeles-based legal services provider Elevate Services has boosted its software business with the acquisition of innovative legal technology company OnRamp Systems Inc.
Global launch of first Virtual Assistants
UK firm Riverview Law has rolled out the first two of its Virtual Assistants, which are powered by the Kim technology platform and intended to help lawyers work more efficiently.
Study predicts the era of banking mega fines almost over
A new study by American financial services company Standard and Poor's says that 2016 will likely be the last year for mega conduct and litigation issues for UK banks.
Justice ministers 'clear' UK will remain in ECHR
After home secretary Theresa May had suggested the UK should leave the European Convention on Human Rights, justice ministers are insisting there are no plans to do so.
Payne Hicks Beach lawyer exits to launch Middle East firm
Payne Hicks Beach construction and energy head Julian Critchlow is set to leave the firm on 1 June to launch his own practice focused on the Middle East and East Africa.
Led Zeppelin can settle suit for $1
Lawyers suing members of rock group Led Zeppelin say their client is willing to settle a lawsuit over the band's most famous song for just $1.
Clifford Chance shakes up Asia-Pac leadership
Clifford Chance has made key changes to its Asia-Pacific management team, as one managing partner retires and another takes up a regional role. There are also two new practice heads across the reg...
Squire Patton Boggs to advise in Austin Reed administration
Squire Patton Boggs is advising AlixPartners on the administration of Austin Reed, only a day after retailer BHS also announced it had entered administration.
Prince's death could lead to 'messy litigation' says lawyer
A US attorney says that the death of Prince, believed to be worth around $300m, could lead to 'messy litigation' and potential probes by tax officials.
Irwin Mitchell promotes six women in round of 13
Irwin Mitchell has promoted thirteen to the partnership in this year's round, six of them women.