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Veteran Paris arbitration partner departs Orrick to set up boutique

Veteran Paris arbitration partner departs Orrick to set up boutique

Michael Bühler, former co-chair of international arbitration, cites desire for fewer conflicts

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HFW adds four-lawyer disputes team in Australia from rival Clyde & Co

HFW adds four-lawyer disputes team in Australia from rival Clyde & Co

Partner Maurice Thompson rejoins with three lawyers to lead HFW’s global litigation funding team

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CITY OF LONDON, LONDON-SEPTEMBER 7,2017: The St Botolph Building in high-tech architectural style on September 7, 2017 in London.

Clyde & Co fined £500k for anti-money laundering regulation breaches

Former chair of UK firm’s global marine practice group also fined for due diligence failures unearthed in 2018

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NEW YORK CITY - JUNE 23: Apple Store logo on June 23, 2012 in New York City. As of June 2012, Apple has 363 stores worldwide, with global sales of US$16 billion in merchandise in 2011.

US appeals court sides with Apple in dispute with Masimo over medtech in watches

Ruling comes as Apple also fights potential International Trade Commission import ban of watches for infringing other Masimo patents

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Around the house: State Street taps Barclays for GC, Xerox names deputy GC as new CLO

Around the house: State Street taps Barclays for GC, Xerox names deputy GC as new CLO

This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at IAG, Parker, UFC Gym and Radiant Logistics

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Photograph of Lord Lester reading a document in his chambers

US college launches fellowships in honour of late human rights barrister Lord Lester

Lester resigned from the House of Lords in 2018 after being accused of sexual harassment

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Headshot of Bar Council chair Sam Townend

New Bar Council chair calls for more investment in justice system ‘at the point of structural failure’

Sam Townend KC also prioritises making the profession more ‘resilient and sustainable’

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US companies increasing diversity efforts even amid more vocal pushback, study finds


US companies increasing diversity efforts even amid more vocal pushback, study finds


Littler survey shows majority of companies expanding their diversity and inclusion commitments

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DWF continues Dubai expansion with finance partner hire from Pinsent Masons

DWF continues Dubai expansion with finance partner hire from Pinsent Masons

UK firm makes seventh regional hire in past 12 months as it ramps up Middle East presence

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

Quinn Emanuel’s London arm posts 47% increase in revenue

‘Material’ one-off success fee drives eye-catching results as profit soars 60%

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Wachtell, Skadden called in for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14bn Juniper acquisition

Wachtell, Skadden called in for Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s $14bn Juniper acquisition

Freshfields and Covington also advise on deal highlighting increased appetite for big ticket deals after slump in 2023

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OpenAI says New York Times infringement claims “without merit”

OpenAI says New York Times infringement claims “without merit”

The creator of ChatGPT responds publicly to lawsuit, claiming that the media group is “not telling the full story”

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Head shot of Mary Bonsor

Mishcon de Reya enters ALSP market with acquisition of Flex Legal

UK firm hails move as “major step” in 10-year growth strategy

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Headshots of Natalie Cohen (left) and Lord Carter

Two former senior government lawyers join Kingsley Napley

Former GC to the Prime Minister and Government Legal Department lawyer boost London firm’s public law offering

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