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Bird & Bird unveils CEO David Kerr’s successor as marathon 26-year term draws to a close
Commercial law specialist Christian Bartsch to take over in April; firm underlines care taken over succession planning
The tyranny of the billable hour: bridging the divide between law firms and their clients
Both sides need to improve communication and explore alternative pricing structures, writes Laura Vosper, which requires breaking down traditional structures and hierarchies
Withers praises consultant Cox amid row over MP’s remote work in Caribbean
Firm says it ‘very much values’ politician's 'huge depth of expertise’ as his lucrative commercial work draws fire
Contracting for the climate
The Chancery Lane Project aims for a world where every contract and law enables solutions to climate change, explains Becky Clissmann
US IP firm Finnegan adds Baker McKenzie team to enter German market
Partner Dr Jochen Herr set to lead seven-strong Munich office after eight years building Baker Mac's German patent disputes practice
White & Case raises UK newly qualified salaries to £140k as pay war rages in London
New York firm is the latest of a string of US players battling it out to attract and retain talent in hypercompetitive London market
Linklaters expands D&I scholarship scheme across seven European offices
Roll out of programme designed to lower barriers to legal careers follows pilot at London headquarters
Gibson Dunn makes up 27 partners in most diverse round yet
Women, minority and LGBTQ+ lawyers make up almost two-thirds of the cohort
Legal ops startup Brightflag acquires Orrick's first legaltech spinoff
Deal marks first acquisition by Brightflag as well as the first time an Orrick spinoff has been purchased
Deloitte Tax teams up with Thomson Reuters to help legal departments with digital transformation
Strategic alliance aims to advise clients on shift away from reliance on ‘outdated legacy systems’
Squire Patton Boggs hires DLA Piper M&A partner with six-strong team to head Spanish arm
Leading private equity lawyer Teresa Zueco joins in Madrid; team includes two legal directors
Knights becomes first UK professional services firm to establish debt advisory business
AIM-listed firm's latest move follows string of acquisitions made in the first half of the year
The Global Legal Post launches online fashion law comparative guide
First of new series of Law Over Border guides showcases fast-developing fashion law
Littler enters 12th European country with Portugal tie-up
DCM Lawyers adds two offices to employment and labour law specialist's global network
Fake news, fake shoes and social media’s blues
Potter Clarkson's Mark Kramer and Autumn Gibson urge brands to collaborate with social media platforms and online marketplaces on the policing of their most valuable assets