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Norton Rose Fulbright’s global CEO Gerry Pecht steps down early and retires from partnership
US and EMEA managing partners to lead global giant for interim period
UK IPO introduces patent search tool based on EPO’s 'state of the art' system
New tool will enable examiners to search more material in more depth, ultimately enhancing the quality of patents granted
Greenberg Traurig opens in Dubai with twin partner hire from BCLP
US firm celebrates launch with arrival of real estate partner duo as it builds Middle East presence
Bates Wells hires Dentons disputes partner to broaden commercial client base
Tim Constable flags new firm’s advocacy of B Corp certification as driver for move
Pérez-Llorca prepares Lisbon launch as international expansion continues
Leading Spanish firm follows up recent office openings in Brussels and Singapore with planned Lisbon launch next year
Obelisk Support underscores ESG credentials with rare B Corp certification
UK ALSP joins small number of legal businesses to receive top ESG accolade
Pérez-Llorca boosts New York arm with hire of arbitration specialist from White & Case
Arrival of Felipe Nazar as a partner adds disputes to office’s capabilities in corporate and tax
Macfarlanes secures funds specialist from Sidley Austin in London
Arrival of Peter Chapman as a partner follows appointment of Stephen Ross as funds head in January
Mishcon partner departs to launch corporate boutique in London
Angeli Arora founds Allectus to service funds clients in areas including shareholder disputes and impact investing
Smaller UK firms positive on future despite rising costs and fee pressures, study finds
Almost half of firms say attracting and retaining talent is their biggest challenge this year, according to NatWest survey
Law Society refreshes board with new appointments
Four new independent members take up key oversight roles
Sullivan & Cromwell and Paul Weiss advise on Roark Capital’s acquisition of Subway
Deal could value US fast food chain at about $9.55bn subject to financial performance, according to reports
ABA appoints new co-chair of influential arbitration committee
Senior AAA-ICDR arbitrator Luis Martinez takes up leadership of ABA’s international arbitration committee
Fraud cases on the rise in England and Wales, study finds
Claims involving fraud generally up since 2014 but proportion of non-UK claimants has dipped in recent years, according to new report by litigation boutique Stewarts and analytics platform Solomonic
McDermott adds former EY general counsel in New York from Gibson Dunn
Ron Hauben to co-head McDermott’s accounting defence practice as accounting firms face increased regulatory scrutiny