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City lawyer found guilty of racially aggravated assault at Christmas Party
An Ashurst-trained lawyer has been found guilty of assaulting a 27-year-old woman at the end of last year.
Latham & Watkins disputes chair announces move to Signature Litigation
Growing disputes boutique Signature Litigation has scooped up Simon Bushell as a new partner.
Pay halted at KWM as administration looms
Around 100 staff, including some fee earners, have been affected by the freeze.
Three firms weigh in on Heineken UK's £403m bid for Punch pubs portfolio
Slaughter and May, DLA Piper and Clifford Chance all scored roles advising on Heineken UK's bid for Punch Taverns' portfolio.
Stephen Kon confirms resignation from King & Wood Mallesons
King & Wood Mallesons' former senior partner for Europe, the UK and the Middle East Stephen Kon has announced his departure from the embattled firm.
Former Freshfields heavyweight Lawes makes the switch to investment banking
Former Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer senior partner Will Lawes has taken a position at investment bank Lazards.
King & Wood Mallesons sets administration date for EUME arm
The embattled European arm of King & Wood Mallesons is reportedly planning to call in administrators on 16 January.
Matrix Chambers clears Ben Emmerson QC of sexual assault allegations
An investigation at Matrix Chambers has concluded 'without hesitation' that one of its top barristers, Ben Emmerson QC, did not commit sexual assault while working with the IICSA.
Slaughter and May to lift associate pay by up to 10 per cent
Sabbaticals and work-from-home days are also among the raft of changes being implemented following an extensive review of employee benefits at Slaughters.
Consumers need greater transparency from legal service providers, says CMA
A year-long investigation into the United Kingdom's legal services marketplace undertaken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that competition among service providers is 'not working well'.
Sole practitioners push back against recent decline claims
Sole practitioners are speaking out against a recent report that claimed a 22 per cent decline in their branch of the legal profession over the last five years.
Gowling WLG to launch technology skills assessment for lawyers and staff
The firm is launching a new review programme that will test the 'digital fitness' of the firm's UK team.
HSF global energy co-head Balsdon joins Latham & Watkins
Herbert Smith Freehills energy practice co-head John Balsdon is leaving the firm after almost 15 years.
Reed Smith circles KWM partners as Dentons bows out of takeover talks
The possibility of a single-firm takeover of King & Wood Mallesons' embattled European partnership is now off the table as Dentons exits negotiations.
CMS dominates practice head appointments for merged firm
Partners from CMS will occupy more than half of the firm's practice and sector head roles when its merger with Nabarro and Olswang goes live next year.
RPC prepares to elect new managing partner as Watmough steps down
The firm is poised to appoint its first new managing partner in almost a decade.
Barrister allowed to keep career after stalking former lover
A criminal law barrister from Winchester has been barred from practising for 12 months after being found guilty of stalking and causing serious distress to his former lover.
Higher fees and specialist training among recommendations for Youth Court lawyers
An expert report commissioned by the UK Ministry of Justice has warned of the often 'very poor' standards of legal representation in the country's Youth Court.
KWM Europe confirms takeover offers from multiple parties
King & Wood Mallesons' embattled European arm has entered into 'detailed' discussions with a shortlist of potential merger suitors.
Mischon de Reya once again chooses Gold as managing partner
Managing partner Kevin Gold is heading into his 20th year at the helm of Mischon de Reya as the firm's uncontested leader.