Elias Hayek will co-chair GT’s Middle East and European hospitality group from its offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and London
UK court says previously redacted legal documents will now be made public, despite commercial confidentiality claims from major car manufacturers
Dispute is related to the value of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds being written down to zero during UBS’s takeover of the bank
EU General Court reaffirms that geographical names must remain available for public use
Christopher Harris KC joins US firm to take up arbitration leadership roles
Co-managing partner Rafique Bachour to step down; Alan Mason and Rick van Aerssen will remain in post
Dedicated Irish employment practice launched via acquisition of boutique CC Solicitors as partner Vicky Wickremeratne rejoins in London
Modest topline growth accompanied by 8.6% rise in PEP to £1.4m
Matt Speiser, a former Weil private equity lawyer, takes on newly created role at MiQ
UK Magic Circle firm says US revenue grew 50% over last two years; PEP edges up
Scheme is part of IBA’s continued support for Ukrainian legal profession amid ongoing Russian invasion
Record year for UK Magic Circle firm sees PEP hit £2.2m and pre-tax profit pass £1bn for the first time
Head of tax Damien Crossley will succeed Sebastian Prichard Jones in March 2026
Hausfeld global co-chair Anthony Maton takes issue with a think tank’s claim that class actions could cost the UK economy £18bn
Matthew Lepore will join next month, replacing Sean Major who quit earlier in July