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HFW hires leading shipping lawyer for Denmark launch
Move follows last week's opening of an offshore base in the British Virgin Islands
Ashurst CEO elected for third term
Paul Jenkins’ time at the helm has seen five consecutive years of growth and 40% revenue increase
UK legal sector continues 'astounding' run as turnover soars to record £41.6bn for 2021
New data shows profession reaching new high as it shrugged off concerns over Omicron variant
Mourant appoints eight partners in record year
Offshore firm promotes seven internally and adds litigation specialist in Hong Kong from local rival
More ESG disputes set to create larger role for litigation PR, new research says
A report by Byfield Consultancy shows ESG disputes will take a larger share of future disputes
Companies must guard against over-promoting their ESG credentials, GCs warn
Punchy claims around ESG can lead to 'massive' reputational risks if not delivered upon, web seminar hears
Addleshaw Goddard to merge with leading Irish law firm
Largest UK/Irish tie-up to date sees 25-partner Eugene F Collins absorbed by UK national
Bird & Bird becomes latest UK firm to launch in Dublin
Office focused on data protection, tech, life sciences, IP and corporate law set to open this summer
Omni Bridgeway taps Alston & Bird antitrust expert to launch new DC office
Jason Levine joins Aussie litigation funder as it moves to build its antitrust bench strength in the US
Garrigues mourns death of litigation and arbitration head
Madrid-based law firm pays tribute to 'dedicated and brilliant' partner who was also president of the Spanish Arbitration Club
Debevoise helps file landmark human rights claim against Ethiopia over Tigray civil war
New York firm joins with non-profits to submit complaint to Africa’s top rights body on behalf of Tigrayan victims
Shearman & Sterling adds Hogan Lovells dealmaker in London
Maegen Morrison joins New York firm's M&A practice as it moves to grow deal making capabilties in London
Law firms must give lawyers and staff 'psychologically safe' ways to address workplace culture concerns, says SRA
New survey urges firms to improve workplace culture by training line managers, improving reporting measures and a promoting healthy work-life balance from the top down
Wilson Sonsini builds in London with hire of EY’s global head of tech law
Transatlantic deals veteran Richard Goold becomes West Coast firm’s 24th lawyer in London
Frontier and Spirit tap Latham and Debevoise for $6.6bn budget carrier merger
Deal will create fifth-largest US airline and promises to 'further democratise air travel'