Latest legal news

Former general counsel leads lawtech project as UK ministry injects £2 million to promote technology change in the legal sector. | 6yrs

The HBR Consulting annual survey reveals law departments are maximizing internal staff and embracing innovative resourcing strategies as legal needs continue to rise. | 6yrs

Tokyo-based firm confirms it has purchased all outstanding shares in SCL Thailand's SCL Group to create new Thai powerhouse. | 6yrs

Eversheds Sutherland appoints city corporate M&A partner to grow upper mid-market platform. | 6yrs

La Porte de l'Europe welcomes Allen & Overy as firm opens up new space in Luxembourg, | 6yrs

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