Nominees include Hugh Mercer KC, Sam Wordsworth KC and Deok Joo Rhee KC
A diverse legal profession better reflects the society it serves, writes Law Society president Richard Atkinson
Sir Julian Smith MP will replace A&O Shearman partner Joanna Page
Weil’s global private funds co-head, Ed Gander, to be joined by Stephen Fox and Peter Boulle in coming weeks
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US firm continues rapid London buildout with Tom Levine and Nick Charlwood
Trailblazing former master of the rolls was awarded knight grand cross for services to LGBT veterans last year
UK dropped request for legal services access in exchange for Indian visa concessions, according to reports
Computer scientist Steven Thaler seeks procedural clarity as UK IPO rejects patent applications for his DABUS system
Firm doubles down on European expansion strategy with new offices in Warsaw and Krakow staffed with team hired from Polish boutiques
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Paris-based group strengthens the firm’s pan-European patent law offering
Bird & Bird lawyers Rita Tardiolo and Francesca Signorini report on greenwashing allegations at Copenhagen Fashion Week, an issue that highlights the importance of brands living up to their green promises
Debt recovery specialist Garfield.Law becomes first purely AI-based firm allowed to provide regulated legal services in England and Wales
Cash deal marks largest UK take-private to date in 2025