Latest legal news

Laying claim to "first" international law firm to get licence, firm says regulatory approval enables broader client services, attracts top talent and is more agile. | 6yrs

In surprise move Christina Blacklaws has been appointed as legal services ambassador at Big Four accountancy KPMG. | 6yrs

Firm launches crisis leadership team to help clients lead through today's complex environment and offer new kind of support when emergencies arise. | 6yrs

After six years in South Africa, global law firm Hogan Lovells has launched its new fully-integrated office in Johannesburg. | 6yrs

Firm launches pilot and training with plan in place to expand across Asia Pacific and create fully-functional legal bots. | 6yrs

Firm appoints new head of Middle East region who is active on gender diversity issues and a “natural choice” to drive business in the region. | 6yrs

Disruption came to the fore at the ITechLaw Dublin conference, with experts highlighting the need for change from legal education and why clients don't want lawyers writing code. | 6yrs

Andersen Global collaboration agreement with Central American legal firm expands presence in the region to eight additional locations. | 6yrs

Clyde & Co secures a strategic partner hire in Shanghai as it welcomes back disputes lawyer. | 6yrs

ITechLaw kicks off Dublin conference with a call for comment on AI framework, as authors highlight attempt to synthesise a number of national efforts globally. | 6yrs

Australian firm's results may paint a rosy picture with a 11.6 percent revenue rise, but its top lawyer looks towards 2025 and redefining the firm. | 6yrs

Swansea University and the Welsh Government announce £5.6 million investment in LegalTech and access to justice, including cyberterrorism research. | 6yrs

HighQ and SYKE to enhance delivery of in-house and law firm technology solutions by targeting disruption and call for thoughtful implementation. | 6yrs

A quartet of financial regulation and enforcement partners joins Baker McKenzie. | 6yrs

After 20 years of campaigning, Law Society of Ireland welcomes availability of limited liability partnerships for solicitors. | 6yrs

New report gives the good news and the bad news as it reveals legal teams are growing, but not fully equipped to handle privacy regulations. | 6yrs

Research reveals a third of in-house counsel are asked to advise on matters that make them feel ethically uncomfortable. | 6yrs

Taking a spin around the house this week are Whirlpool's new legal chief, while others go into the search cycle. | 6yrs

Nixon Peabody's new chief marketing and growth officer brings innovative, technology-focused approach. | 6yrs