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Post Office calls in new team to replace HSF as Horizon IT inquiry adviser
Burges Salmon instructed to advise on scandal inquiry but HSF retains role advising on ‘other matters’
Herbert Smith Freehills names first managing partner for digital legal services
Alternative legal services chief Libby Jackson assumes new role intended to expand HSF’s digital advisory services
Travers Smith makes up five in latest partner promotions round
Promotions see UK firm restock partner bench following run of senior departures in first quarter of 2023
Ed Sheeran copyright dispute underscores fine line between using generic elements and copying
UK courts won’t allow artists to monopolise common musical elements, but musicians must still be careful not to infringe earlier works, write Ashfords lawyers Carl Steele and Chris Fotheringham
Bar Council and Law Society mark Pride Month by signalling support for LGBTQ+ lawyers
Respective chairs Nick Vineall KC and Lubna Shuja to march together at London Pride in July
CRM – don’t lose sight of what the initials stand for: Client ‘Relationship’ Management
Many law firms are just using CRM systems to manage contact details rather than as a way to proactively develop client relationships, writes 3Kites’ Michele Asbury
New trade deals herald closer UK links for Australian and New Zealand lawyers
Free trade agreements will reduce barriers for lawyers to practice across each jurisdiction
Around the house: Everest Re lands former MetLife and Freddie Mac legal head, Sony Music UK names new GC
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at Kroll, PlayOn! Sports, Imerys and APCO Holdings
Barrister disruptor secures eight-figure investment from private equity house
Cash injection from Lloyds Banking Group subsidiary will support plans to double turnover within two years
WE Soda calls in Latham as it plots first big ticket London listing in 2023
Soda ash producer is planning to raise at least $800m from listing on the London Stock Exchange
Recent arbitral award challenges underscore high bar for overturning tribunal decisions
Serle Court’s Jennifer Haywood examines a series of recent cases that have tried – and failed – to challenge an award under section 68 of the English Arbitration Act
Kirkland, Latham and Skadden check in for Asda’s £2.3bn acquisition of EG petrol chain arm
Addleshaw Goddard and Allen & Overy also act in deal to create retail group with £30bn combined revenue
Can ‘honest concurrent use’ offer a viable defence to a besieged brand?
Fladgate senior associate Ben Milloy examines the recent trademark tussle between dating apps Match and Muzmatch
How law firms are developing client-facing knowledge initiatives
3Kites’ Jenni Tellyn and Melanie Farquharson discuss the latest trends in knowledge management
The elite Wall Street legal teams advising on the blockbuster A&O Shearman merger
John Malpas explores the thinking behind the appointment of Davis Polk and Simpson Thacher to advise on the planned A&O/Shearman tie-up
BCLP cuts 47 global business services roles
Move sees transatlantic firm join the likes of Cooley, Goodwin Procter and Dechert in laying off staff
4 Pump Court secures 3 Hare Court's ex-head in rare top-level commercial Bar lateral
Simon Davenport KC joins the leading commercial set to grow its fraud, insolvency and offshore work
England & Wales law society unveils seasoned regulator as new board chair
Amerdeep Somal's portfolio of roles include financial services Complaints Commissioner and immigration judge
Bar Council elects 4 Paper Buildings’ joint head of chambers as first Black vice chair
Barbara Mills will assume the role next year, paving the way to become the first Black chair in 2025
Ashurst signs up four-partner Shearman international energy team
Team move across UK and Asia comes hot on the heels of news of Shearman’s planned merger with Allen & Overy