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Cleary, Freshfields secure major wins for Amazon and Apple as CAT strikes down class action

First outright rejection of certification effectively tightens UK’s class action regime putting spotlight on independence of class representatives

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Winners and highly commended finalists assemble on stage at the close of the awar

Shortlist unveiled for 2025 Women and Diversity in Law Awards

Roster includes 170 individuals and array of law firms, in-house teams, suppliers and not-for-profits

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CMS rings in second redundancy round in 18 months

CMS rings in second redundancy round in 18 months

Firm to cut 15 roles in its real estate transactions practice, according to reports

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American Public Transport Association hires GC from PBGC

American Public Transport Association hires GC from PBGC

Taria Barron replaces Linda Ford, who departed the organisation in August

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SICC marks 10th anniversary with transnational dispute resolution conference

SICC marks 10th anniversary with transnational dispute resolution conference

Speakers included Chief Justice of Singapore Sundaresh Menon

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Sidley recruits M&A partners in New York from Jones Day, Simpson Thacher

Sidley recruits M&A partners in New York from Jones Day, Simpson Thacher

David Grubman joins from Jones Day to co-lead Sidley’s global M&A practice as Adam Cromie moves over from Simpson Thacher

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RPC names successor to managing partner Miller

RPC names successor to managing partner Miller

Litigator Antony Sassi to take helm in May following James Miller’s eight years in the role

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INTA files amicus brief in support of trademarking photorealistic facial images of people

INTA files amicus brief in support of trademarking photorealistic facial images of people

Influential body argues image of a face ‘may well serve as a means to distinguish goods and services’

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Clifford Chance taps Skadden for private capital heavyweight Embley in London

Clifford Chance taps Skadden for private capital heavyweight Embley in London

Bruce Embley co-headed Freshfields’ global M&A practice before joining Skadden in 2020

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Cravath, Davis Polk advise on Johnson & Johnson’s $14.6bn Intra-Cellular acquisition

Cravath, Davis Polk advise on Johnson & Johnson’s $14.6bn Intra-Cellular acquisition

Cravath advises longtime client J&J as it boosts key neurological drugs division

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Roomba-maker iRobot replaces GC for the second time in 12 months

Roomba-maker iRobot replaces GC for the second time in 12 months

Kevin Lanouette will succeed Tonya Drake, who was promoted to GC last January

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Headshot of Richard East with St Paul's Cathedral in the background

Quinn Emanuel pushes London revenue past £200m

Turnover hits £220.1m in 2024 as profit dips slightly following 60% leap in 2023

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Quinn Emanuel’s Brussels managing partner departs for Geradin Partners

Quinn Emanuel’s Brussels managing partner departs for Geradin Partners

Trevor Soames is the second competition partner to leave QE’s Brussels office in recent weeks

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Jenner launches London public law practice with senior Baker McKenzie hire

Jenner launches London public law practice with senior Baker McKenzie hire

Joanna Ludlam joins having co-led Bakers’ global investigations practice

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Jaime Carey becomes first Chilean to take office as IBA president

Jaime Carey becomes first Chilean to take office as IBA president

Carey will split two-year term with Italy’s Claudio Visco after IBA approved first joint presidency

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