Whilst the Coty win is good news for luxury, companies must beware of restrictions in distribution agreements which could breach competition law, say Trudy Feaster-Gee and Richard Butterworth of Walker Morris. | 8yrs
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A host of law firms have left the scene in the past 12 months - either merging, dissolving or being acquired. | 8yrs
The law firm has acquired a litigation boutique founded by a former cybercrime prosecutor. | 8yrs
The litigation boutique has appointed an ex-Sedgwick partner as its managing partner on the west coast. | 8yrs
A legaltech company specialising in contract reviewing has received financial backing to expand and develop. | 8yrs
A company which is taking a corporate approach to legal services has acquired a family law firm. | 8yrs
Orrick has acquired a top white collar boutique which will strengthen its New York and Washington DC practices. | 8yrs
The firm has shored up its Californian IP practice with a highly respected IP boutique. | 8yrs
In some cases, re-risking can be more risky, according to global advisory group AlixPartners. | 8yrs
The law firm has partnered with the University of Law to develop the scheme which will recruit paralegals to become qualified lawyers without the expense of law school. | 8yrs
A Canadian court found that a lawyer representing one side of a transaction does not have a duty of care to non-client parties if they are legally represented. | 8yrs
Yang Tiecheng joins the fast-expanding Han Kun Law Offices after nearly 20 years with the global law firm. | 8yrs
A weekly round-up of moves around the globe. | 8yrs
Five leading corporates including JP Morgan and Telstra have clocked up savings on legal spend and are focusing instead on strategic investments. | 8yrs
The UK tax authorities have limited powers once an individual leaves the UK, a landmark ruling has found. | 8yrs
With 2018 just around the corner, Major, Lindsey & Africa issues its set of predictions for the year ahead and warns on succession planning as the baby boomers get ready to exit. | 8yrs
The Law Society president is the latest to call for a special legal services deal to protect the UK's role as a leading hub after Brexit. | 8yrs
The offshore law firm has appointed Osborne Clarke to represent it in breach of confidence proceedings. | 8yrs
The law firm is preparing for a new journey as the Federal Court of Australia approves its recapitalisation plan. | 8yrs
Pinsents, Kennedys and Watson Farley & Williams are on the move with link-ups and office launches in new jurisdictions. | 8yrs