News - Page 46
Head of London’s Littleton Chambers is appointed as a High Court judge
Gavin Mansfield KC, who became a deputy High Court judge in 2018, leaves the Bar after more than three decades
Legaltech specialist Consilio hires BlueLinx GC as next legal head
Tricia Kinney joins as CLO, replacing 13-year GC veteran Mike Flanagan
Trowers hires arbitration specialist from Stephenson Harwood in Dubai
Magda Kofluk, who joins as a partner, also acts as a self-employed arbitrator
Latham & Watkins nearly doubles partner intake in latest promotions round
Firm elevates 40 associates to partner, up from 24 in the previous associate cohort
Elevate acquires Dutch alternative legal services provider Legadex
Deal to buy Amsterdam-based company marks Elevate’s fourth acquisition since May 2024
In-house legal professionals worry about rise in AI-driven IP infringement - study
As many as nine in 10 senior legal leaders said they are concerned about the threat of online IP infringement
IBA launches initiative with accountants to combat money laundering as Toronto annual conference looms
Project, launched at Caribbean conference, aims to help professional bodies equip members with AML know-how
CMS appoints infrastructure and energy disputes co-head as next UK managing partner
Adrian Bell will replace oil and gas specialist Stephen Millar in April next year
Duane Morris hires arbitration partner from Willkie Farr in London
Duncan Speller will co-chair international disputes group
Stephenson Harwood debuts in Saudi Arabia with three-partner team
UK law firm joins Reed Smith, Bird & Bird and Pinsent Masons in expanding Middle East operations
Former ALM chief executive to lead ALSP Integreon on interim basis
Bill Carter has been appointed interim CEO, replacing Subroto Mukerji who is retiring in December
McDermott Will & Schulte elevates 74 to partner in bumper promotions round
First post-merger class is significantly bigger than predecessor cohorts, with women making up 31% of overall promotions
Jones Day hires class actions partner from HSF Kramer in Sydney
Christine Tran has trial experience in both shareholder and product liability class actions
Kennedys seals partnership with AI platform Spellbook to advance junior legal training
Programme will equip next generation lawyers as entry-level tasks are increasingly AI automated
Morrison Cohen launches health and wellness practice with luxury focus
Under the leadership of three co-chairs, the firm will capitalise on growing demand in the health, science and luxury sectors