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Allen & Overy pledges to refuse new Russia-related instructions
UK Magic Circle firm condemns ‘unlawful invasion’ and also says it will ‘stop work that goes against our values’
Norton Rose Fulbright’s leadership moves to draw line under Russian sanctions memo controversy
Gerard Pecht publishes statement from leadership team expressing ‘unequivocal’ opposition to Russian invasion
'Pray for Ukraine and Ukrainian people' – Arzinger Law Office defiant as IBA condemns 'illegal' Russian invasion
Baker McKenzie, CMS, Dentons and Kinstellar close local branches as they prioritise staff safety
CMS plans life sciences push with arrival of four-strong team in Ukraine
Partner Borys Danevych joins as head of life sciences in firm's Kiev office
Ukrainian merger on the cards
Ukrainian law firm Sayenko Kharenko reported to be negotiating a potential merger with criminal law boutique of Yevgeniy Solodko.
Law firms go green online in Ukraine
Top law firms join in new online platform for renewable energy investment coming to Ukraine.
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.
Fourth case against Russia lodged by Ukraine at ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights has received a fourth complaint relating to detention and prosecution of Ukrainian citizens.
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.
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).
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.
Jeantet takes 30 Gide lawyers to open in Ukraine and Hungary
French law firm Jeantet is believed to be taking on a large part of the Gide Loyrette Nouel teams in Kiev and Budapest through the move, which was due to take place yesterday.
US lawyer urges US$40b Marshall plan for Ukraine
The creation of a legal ombudsman service to settle disputes could be central to the preservation of a functioning business sector, according to US lawyer Bate C Toms who is based in Kiev and heads the British-Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce.
Ukraine's Vasil Kisil partners in split
Half of the partners at Vasil Kisil leave to set up a new firm.