Latest legal news

MinterEllison, Australia's largest independent firm, appoints two non-legal Partners and launches new Infrastructure Consulting arm. | 7yrs

New report reveals almost a third of Magic Circle law graduates drawn from Oxbridge. Meanwhile Trowers & Hamlins reports retaining its trainees. | 7yrs

Following departure of top partner, RPC Premier Law Singapore practice raids Clyde & Co Clasis for disputes team. | 7yrs

Bringing mediation into the mainstream in civil justice in Scotland as part of 'normalising' move. | 7yrs

Baker McKenzie has named its first woman chair for the Global Dispute Resolution Group. | 7yrs

Law firms have increased the amount of in-house training offered, according to a report from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). | 7yrs

Plexus Law expands UK network with two new offices and a raft of lateral hires from one law firm, following ceo appointment. | 7yrs

An exciting week around the house sees eleven moves, including Fox sports hire, two movers into private practice and a few high profile general counsel leaving the field. | 7yrs

Chief financial officers ready to help general counsels to “recession-proof” the legal budget, says research. | 7yrs

Financial firms report Cyberattacks only fourth most common cyber incident as massive increase in cyber incidents reported to the regulator. | 7yrs

After a decade of waiting, a new competition authority is formed for West Africa to improve the fabric of regional regulation. | 7yrs

BLM partners with LSE to create new AI insurance tool, starting with motoring claims. | 7yrs

Despite government suspending anti-extradition bill the Law Society of Hong Kong is forced to issue statement on rule of law as protestors riot. | 7yrs

Less 'big deals' reason for slower rate of law firm mergers so far in 2019, with only 20 law firm combinations announced in second quarter. | 7yrs

Building on existing business relationship firm opens office in Belfast, a second this year. | 7yrs

Managing General Agent (MGA) model resilient in the face of increased pressures says Clyde & Co survey, while Lloyds loses its edge. | 7yrs

Ten years after London office opening, firm opens in Milan as Greenberg Traurig Santa Maria. | 7yrs

Firm continues its European expansion with strategic addition of top Munich IP team and readies for Brexit. | 7yrs

Diversity and inclusion report updates Sponsorship 2.0 and Women's Leadership Initiative, as well as pro bono program. | 7yrs