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EPO extends deadlines for proceedings following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
European patents overseer applies rules that allow for extension of deadlines in exceptional circumstances
Almost half of US lawyers see no rate increases in 2022, Wolters Kluwer report shows
Some 27% of law firm timekeepers saw no increase, while 13% saw average rates go down
UK legal regulator calls on law firms to do more to combat SLAPPs
Review by Solicitors Regulation Authority finds lack of policies and training to protect against abusive litigation
Willkie Farr adds top Jan 6. attack investigator to lead compliance and investigations team
Timothy Heaphy joins in Washington DC alongside senior government investigator Soumya Dayanandajoin
Simpson Thacher swoops on Travers Smith in London for two funds partners
Wall Street firm targets secondaries market in third partner raid by a US firm on London independent since start of 2023
Foley Hoag refreshes litigation and arbitration leadership
Christina Hioureas in New York and Paris-based Diana Paraguacuto-Mahéo to co-chair group with Constantinos Salonidis
Former Clifford Chance leader joins FTI Consulting
Veteran CC managing partner Matthew Layton joins as senior adviser to help develop client relationships
Weil builds up Paris banking team with leveraged finance partner duo from Allen & Overy
Géraldine Lezmi and Jean-Christophe David join shortly after US firm added high yield partners in London from Freshfields and White & Case
Adani Group enlists Wachtell to take on short seller as stocks take a beating
Wall Street firm renowned for activism defence work has joined Indian conglomerate's legal team, the Financial Times has reported
Orrick secures former Hughes Hubbard arbitration group co-head in New York
Hagit Elul arrives hot on the heels of Orrick’s deal to merge with US litigation firm; Hughes Hubbard reshuffles leadership
Pallas Partners and Slaughter and May on opposing sides in pioneering Shell climate change case
London boutique commences derivative action against Shell’s company directors in High Court
TLT and Simmons & Simmons partner with Barclays to launch joint training contracts
Scheme intended to widen access to the legal sector will give trainees experience at a law firm and in-house
Shearman & Sterling lays off 38 US lawyers and staff
New York firm latest to trim headcount following recent layoffs at Davis Wright Tremaine, Goodwin Procter and Cooley
Clyde & Co adds lawyers from Baker McKenzie for Egypt debut
Insurance giant relocates partner and legal director and hires two lawyers from Bakers’ Cairo office to open associated office
Davis Wright Tremaine lays off staff, citing ‘excess capacity’
Seattle-based firm lets go of 21 professionals; move follows cuts at Cooley and Goodwin Procter