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Van Bael & Bellis launches London international trade team with hires from Crowell & Moring, Ashurst
Brussels-based independent launches new practice amid “unprecedented growth in EU and UK sanctions and export control legislation”
‘Opportunistic and strategic’ – Allen & Overy’s bold move to crack the lucrative US market
For the first time in decades the four international UK Magic Circle firms will no longer be marching in strategic tandem, reports John Malpas
Quinn Emanuel launches contentious IP practice in London with Pinsent Masons hire
Specialist disputes firm ‘fires the starting gun’ on building London IP ligation work with recruitment of David Lancaster
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling unveil ‘transformative’ merger plan to create $3.4bn firm
Deal would forge unique ‘integrated global elite firm’ both sides claim ahead of partner votes
GCs dissatisfied with law firms' flexible resourcing, technology says report
Law firms should leverage technology to improve responsiveness and help clients extract value from data, says new report from Simmons & Simmons
Lawyers must pull together to safeguard the rule of law, says ABA president
Deborah Enix-Ross stresses need for neutrality in a keynote speech at London International Disputes Week’s flagship conference
The Global Legal Post launches international comparative guide to Family Asset Protection
Edited by Marcus Dearle, online resource explores how key jurisdictions approach divorce, finance and the media
IT leadership – what are your firm’s requirements?
Law firms of all sizes can benefit from dedicated IT leadership, writes 3Kites' Jon Howells
London disputes market would benefit from change, but only in a minor key, says Lord Neuberger
Lord Neuberger's keynote speech at London International Disputes Week had a musical motif, but there were discordant notes amid the harmony
Macfarlanes ups NQ pay to £115k
Seven percent increase sees City firm remain behind most of magic circle following recent rises
'It just felt like it was a tactic to kick the can': The Outsiders Perspective founder Jamie Gill on the diversity challenges impacting the luxury industry
The chair of Luxury Law Summit London on his drive to make the 'highly networked' luxury sector more open to talented people from diverse backgrounds
London International Disputes Week begins with arbitration-focused day as top lawyers back tech’s profound impact on disputes
Ben Rigby reports on LIDW’s opening day featuring keynotes on aspects of arbitration and a tech study
London real estate heavyweight and BCLP EMEA senior partner Robert MacGregor to retire
MacGregor to step down after more than 40 years advising on major real estate deals including in relation to Canary Wharf
Singapore partner succeeds London investigations specialist at helm of Baker McKenzie’s financial institutions group
Annual practice and sector group leadership refresh also ushers in new tax, IP and tech chiefs
Fladgate strikes upbeat note at start of UK financial reporting season with 10% revenue jump
Market 'holds up well' for top 100 UK firm as income hits £74m with PEP expected to reach record high
Should professional indemnity insurance be mandatory?
Paul Castellani of Kennedys assesses a recent IBA report aimed at assisting bar associations and regulatory bodies on professional indemnity insurance issues
Kennedys adds DAC Beachcroft specialist liability lead for Newcastle launch
Andrea Ward joins to launch insurance specialist’s 13th UK office as DAC Beachcroft colleagues Tom Walshaw and Andrew Sheppard defect to Kennedys in London
Travers Smith senior partner to step down
Kathleen Russ to remain at London firm as a consultant after stepping down in June
London litigation has important lessons to learn
Ben Rigby discusses the key takeaways from Portland's 2023 litigation report
Creative thinking needed to attract those considering a return to the law
Law firms and in-house legal departments need to provide more support and flexibility to entice talent back to the profession, writes Dana Denis-Smith