Latest legal news

Barristers offer 80-day service as group of senior judges and academics call for courts to be given 'breathing space' | 6yrs

Amazon has had to temporarily close its fulfilment centres in France following a court hearing in Versailles | 6yrs

Also securing new hires are HFW, DLA Piper and Ashurst across Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane | 6yrs

Santiago office adds to recent launches in Bogota and Lima. | 6yrs

A New York federal court decision has mixed messages for those seeking to protect their brands. Milton Springut of Springut Law dissects the findings. | 6yrs

In one of the early pandemic lawsuits, the lingerie retailer is going into battle with a private equity firm over an agreement to invest in the company.  | 6yrs

UK's largest listed law firm boosts working capital facilities to £122m and secures easing of some covenants | 6yrs

Arrivals include Quyen Ta and David Willingham, who had co-led Boies Schiller's San Francisco and LA offices | 6yrs

A former Obama special counsel and a co-founder of Fangda Partners are among the latest crop of senior GC hires from around the world. | 6yrs

Top legal team steps forward to represent Claire Matthews after case raises mental health concerns | 6yrs

Colin Passmore outlines the measures Simmons & Simmons has been taking to promote staff wellbeing during the Covid-19 crisis | 6yrs

UK top 50 firm joins Orrick in closing its office in Asia's leading legal hub | 6yrs

Team due to start in August in anticipation of M&A surge held back by coronavirus outbreak | 6yrs

UK LLP submits goals to UN-backed initiative as part of drive to limit global temperature rise | 6yrs

Magic circle UK firm celebrates 'positive impact' of diversity push as 13 women are promoted | 6yrs

Major Lindsey & Africa survey shows female GCs in US also earning less than their male colleagues | 6yrs

UK giant says it is 'strong' and 'resilient' after five years of growth; bonus payments will be staggered | 6yrs

Promotions up by 40% this year with the UK, South Africa and Ireland welcoming the most new partners | 6yrs

Total amount of damages awarded last year rises by almost half to $105m, Lex Machina report shows | 6yrs