'An unnecessary battleground' - senior judge speaks out on new disclosure rules
Sir Julian Flaux has sent a strong message that parties and their legal advisers must make a real effort to cooperate on disclosure, writes Natalie Osafo | 1d
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Combination of Smith Gambrell & Russell and Freeborn & Peters to forge 400-lawyer firm with revenue in excess of $260m | 1d
Philippa Charles leaves specialist UK litigation firm after 10 years; interim department co-heads appointed | 2d
Richard Miskella elected to serve second term as Jo Farmer succeeds incumbent Giles Crown | 3d
Thomas Wong dubbed 'perfect fit' for chambers''ever-growing' Far East practice | 1w
Hire of Andy Hagan and Gilles Teerlinck follows US firm adding M&A specialist Sarah Flaherty earlier this week from Linklaters | 1w
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