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'One size fits all no longer serves': TLT announces long-term shift to flexible working
The top-50 UK law firm will invest millions in tech and telecommunications over the next two years to support the change
Kirkland and Ellis to grow Austin offering with IP litigation practice
Launch to come shortly after Kirkland set up shop in the Texan capital, with partner Jeannie Heffernan relocating form New York to lead the effort
London law firms agree Greener Litigation Pledge
Freshfields, HFW among those signing up to scheme launched by Mishcon de Reya intended to reduce environmental impact of dispute resolution
Ex-Russell McVeagh partner guilty of inappropriate sexual conduct at Christmas party
New Zealand Law Society praises victims for their courage and says case sets 'clear benchmark' for acceptable behaviour
Linklaters appoints new global head of corporate in latest leadership reshuffle
M&A partner Simon Branigan replaces Aedamar Comiskey, who becomes senior partner in July
Australian boutiques FCW Lawyers and Aperion Law set to merge
Combined firm to offer wider range of transactional corporate and general commercial law services in Sydney and Melbourne
CFOs becoming more open to litigation funding, Burford Capital study finds
Survey shows just over half of CFOs believe their legal departments should have commercial targets
Appointments: MinterEllison confirms CEO, Latham secures Magic Circle tax partner, Ashurst builds in Paris
Round-up also features Mayer Brown, Sidley, Hughes Hubbard, HFW, Rimon and Womble Bond Dickinson
CMS clashes with claimant lawyers and funders over 'remarkable rise' in European class actions
Global firm draws fire with assertion proactive building of claims is fuelling group actions
In-house teams turn to legal ops amid workplace transformation and stagnating budgets
Rise of remote working and an expected uptick in workload but not headcount brings the value of legal ops into spotlight, report claims
Crowell & Moring to combine with Chicago tech and IP firm Brinks Gilson & Lione
Deal sees Crowell add 27 new partners and expand its presence in the Midwest for the first time
Goodwin Procter hires partners from Orrick, Jones Day and Latham to target surging US tech market
Seven partners and 12 lawyers in total joining New York, Silicon Valley and Washington DC arms
Law.com's owner bets on rising managed services demand with acquisition of Integreon
EagleTree Capital extends reach into legal market citing 'tremendous growth opportunities'
King & Wood Mallesons' Australia chief executive to step down early
Successor to be chosen next year at end of 'sensible five-year innings' for Berkeley Cox
Slaughter and May modernises management structure
Top UK firm to create managing partner and COO to reflect growth of executive function