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I. Stephanie Boyce: proceed with caution and care on AI
Effective regulation and legislation of AI is needed to maintain confidence of the public and protect against rogue operators, writes I. Stephanie Boyce
Travers Smith to lead review into NatWest’s handling of Nigel Farage account closure
Law firm will examine decision to shut former MEP’s Coutts private bank account and potential GDPR breaches
‘The art of the possible’ – Eversheds’ international CEO on its eye-catching KWM China alliance
Lee Ranson sets out the thinking behind his firm’s cooperation agreement with KWM’s China arm
Travers Smith underlines resilience as revenue inches up against flat PEP
Results follow run of partner losses at start of the year to top tier rivals
Around the house: John Wick movie producer replaces GC with O’Melveny partner, Carling-maker names new CLO
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at adm Group, Hotelbeds, Andersen and Oportun
Profession counts cost of crucial UK Supreme Court litigation funding ruling
Funders have been quick to reassure market, despite talk of ‘shockwaves’, reports Ben Rigby
Allen & Overy appoints Middle East and Turkey chief as interim global managing partner
Khalid Garousha begins eight-month term in September following Gareth Price’s resignation for personal reasons
Human rights KC launches non-profit with 11-year-old daughter to promote gender equality
Girls Human Rights Hub to offer mentorship and training for girls and young women across the world
Supreme Court litigation funding judgment threatens viability of collective claims
Surprise ruling on funding arrangements particularly throws competition claims into doubt
Blue chip three-way Italian merger unveiled to create €120m law firm
Gattai Minoli Partners and Pedersoli Studio to merge and take on 16-strong BonelliErede M&A team
Court of Appeal revives £2.7bn FX litigation in boost to UK collective action regime
Appellate court overrules Competition Appeal Tribunal by approving class on opt-out basis
Fast-growing Middle East firm adds former White & Case London litigation chief for City launch
Disputes heavyweight John Reynolds joins to launch Meysan Partners’ first office outside Middle East
Freshfields to cease releasing financial data directly to media
Policy announced on day firm posts strong set of results with revenue and PEP both up
‘A natural move for us’ – Gateley launches collective actions practice
Listed UK law firm appoints two partners from claimant firm Slater & Gordon
Fieldfisher ups turnover to £370m as PEP falls by 11%
PEP dips to £930k as City firm becomes latest to record revenue rise but falling profits