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Potential new powers mark a significant step up in the enforcement abilities of the UK Competitions and Markets Authority in an area which has been notoriously difficult to police in the past, according to Bird & Bird lawyers Victoria Hobbs and Matthew Vance.  | 6yrs

Trade mark law is not the appropriate legal avenue to hold intermediaries liable, Lotte Rutgers of Leeway concludes in the aftermath of the CJEU's ruling on Coty's complaint. | 6yrs

Despite clear evidence of mistakes, there is little appetite for extending a right to appeal against the merits of arbitral awards | 6yrs

Firm highlights the Horn of Africa as 'incredibly important market' | 6yrs

Four-lawyer team will plug into top 10 US firm's 150-strong practice | 6yrs

Benjamin Lyon and Katie Power analyse the steps being taken by the FCA to seek guidance from the courts on Covid-19 cover | 6yrs

As another law firm falls victim to hackers, DLA Piper lawyers David Cook and John Gollaglee share their insights into the growing problem of ransomware and what brands need to know | 6yrs

Proposals would allow China to install state security agencies in the former British territory | 6yrs

Firm will only re-open offices gradually amid shift to permanent flexible working model | 6yrs

Defendant lawyers and business lobby celebrate after double assault on 'booming' class action industry | 6yrs

Shruti Rajan and Garima Joshi will bring financial regulatory expertise to firm's corporate practice | 6yrs

The COVID-19 crisis has accelerated the growth of online shopping and sales. But, says Milton Springut, this leads to increased counterfeiting with an accompanying dilution of brand value. | 6yrs

Paul Gilbert says being open about his vulnerability has helped him have a successful and rewarding career | 6yrs

Clarity sought over policy for physical court appearances after surprise ruling that sittings could not last for more than two hours | 6yrs

Magic circle firm appoints former federal court judge to lead committee and publishes ethics code | 6yrs

Lawtech Sandbox backed by regulators is inspired by scheme credited with kickstarting fintech boom | 6yrs

Charles Russell Speechlys and Stephenson Harwood sign up as part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day | 6yrs

Top 75 UK firm is created preserving up to 420 jobs after McMillan Williams Solicitors sale | 6yrs

Emily Foges is tasked with developing new services for accountancy giant's legal arm | 6yrs