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Andrew Johnston to succeed John Joyce following latter’s decision to stand down early | 2yrs
IP firm believe the newly established court is interpreting the public access rules too restrictively, looks to the EPO as a ‘paragon of openness’ in this area | 2yrs
US and UK firms have been seeking to expand their European footprints post-Brexit, writes Buchanan Law’s James Lavan | 2yrs
Firm will offer support on a range of ESG-related matters for COP28 in Dubai | 2yrs
Michael Rome joins as a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles and San Francisco offices | 2yrs
Chinese and Japanese technology companies agree to license their mobile standard essential patents | 2yrs
Associates want a global, consistent approach to bonuses and pay, writes Major Lindsey & Africa’s Nathan Peart | 2yrs
While 46% of all senior lawyers are women, male leaders continue to dominate in law firms and corporate legal teams | 2yrs
Fergus Wheeler and Paul Yin join banking practice after only 10 months at Akin | 2yrs
Consultant lawyer platform also names new COO and hires chief marketing officer | 2yrs
Disputes lawyers welcome step as vital post-Brexit measure to protect English law’s status | 2yrs
Former Linklaters partner Tom Shropshire to step in on interim basis following Eric Salama’s early retirement | 2yrs
Labour and employment lawyer Rosa Zarza to succeed Javier Ybáñez at helm of leading Spanish firm in January | 2yrs
Magic Circle firm opens applications for fourth round of its Collaborate initiative | 2yrs
Ceinwen Rees second tax lawyer to join Chicago giant in London this month as it restocks after raid by Paul Weiss | 2yrs
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Jinal Shah will take over from senior partner-elect Segun Osuntokun in January | 2yrs
Wachtell, Clifford Chance and Cleary also among firms called in for one of Europe’s biggest buyouts this year | 2yrs
IBA’s diversity and inclusion toolkit welcomed as ‘terrific resource’ for committed law firm leaders | 2yrs