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Quinn Emanuel files $80bn damages claim for Ukraine over Russian invasion

US disputes specialist teams up with Ukrainian firm and UK barristers to launch Strasbourg proceedings | 3mos

Diversity and Inclusion | Australia

Herbert Smith Freehills named principal legal partner of Sydney WorldPride

The firm will provide the flagship LGBT+ event with legal advice and support | 3mos

Diversity and Inclusion | UK

Six London law firms back creation of new black British civil rights organisation

Magic Circle firms Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, Freshfields and Slaughters among the six | 3mos

News | Ukraine

International law experts join campaign for 'Nuremberg-inspired' tribunal to investigate Putin

Ukraine foreign minister and two former British prime ministers among signatories of Justice for Ukraine | 6mos

Comparative Guides: Luxury Law

Luxury Law is a comprehensive guide providing answers and insight into how luxury businesses can protect their brands in a range of jurisdictions. Written by experts, topics include the protection of intellectual property using trademark, copyright or design, privacy, product placement and the protection of corporate image and reputation. | 9mos

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News | UK

Hogan Lovells publishes 'first of its kind' report to help lawyers working with survivors of economic abuse

Guidance focuses on legally recognised form of abuse involving control of a partner or ex-partner’s resources | 6mos

News | Ethiopia

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 | 7mos

Covid-19 | UK

Six major law firms partner with US pro bono legaltech Paladin for UK launch

UK Magic Circle firm Clifford Chance among partners helping Paladin bring pro bono legal offering to UK audience | 10mos

ESG | UK

'A critical complaint at a critical moment' – Mishcon advises on 'greenwashing' claims against UK power giant

Drax Group accused before OECD of misleading claims over environmental impact of forest biomass power generation | 10mos

News | UK

A race against time: how Hogan Lovells volunteers have been helping the Afghan women’s cycling team

Efforts to secure evacuation of elite female athletes have featured 150-strong team working across nine time zones | 1yr

ESG

Matheson breaks new ground with first dedicated pro bono partner

Niamh Counihan will lead pro bono strategy, devoting 50% of her time to programme | 1yr

News | US

King & Spalding partners with RICE to provide legal support to black business owners

US firm's Atlanta office will offer pro bono counsel, funding and access to a multi-use space | 1yr

News | US

MoFo launches pro bono support programme for black-owned businesses

Black Venture Accelerator will provide free legal services and business-related advice | 1yr

News | France

All-women international disputes boutique opens in Paris

Four-partner team pledges to donate proportion of fees to anti-discrimination causes | 2yrs