Europe/N Ireland
Skadden, Clifford Chance advise on Generali’s €2.3bn acquisition of Liberty Seguros
Cash deal sees Irish heavyweight Matheson and Portugal’s Morais Leitão also called in
Spencer West enters three new European markets
Fast-growing UK alternative law firm sets up shop in Germany, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
Baker McKenzie plans expansion with 150 new Belfast jobs
The firm has bought additional office space in Belfast as it builds its strategy as an innovation hub.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
Allen & Overy boosts Belfast presence
Allen & Overy has appointed 20 new staff at its Belfast-based Legal Services Centre (LSC) - the second largest office in the firm's global footprint.
Belfast firm Cleaver Fulton Rankin sets up new human resource business
Cleaver Fulton Rankin is planning to offer human resources consultancy with more complex legal employment advice.
NI puts £23m work out to tender
The government is looking for legal assistance across 150 departments and agencies in a move to cut costs.
International Bar Association meet attracts more than 400 experts to Belfast
More than 400 lawyers descended on Belfast for the International Bar Association's Bar Leaders' conference and mid-year meetings.
Arthur Cox poaches Pinsent Masons Belfast managing partner
In an audacious move, Irish law firm Arthur Cox has hired the Belfast head of Pinsent Masons.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Belfast law firm Tughans caught up in £7 million storm
Northern Irish politicians have called for an investigation into allegations over a property deal involving Nama.
Belfast lawyers granted right to appeal criminal legal aid cuts
Lawyers in Northern Ireland have won the first round of a battle against legal aid cuts.
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