The Judiciary - Page 6

Londongrad lives on: Russian claims in London's commercial courts at record high

Research underlines UK capital’s resilience as disputes centre with international litigants, led by Russians, outnumbering domestic parties, reports Ben Rigby

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Two Australian jurists join London sets as door tenants

A former senior judge joins Atkin Chambers, while a leading international lawyer signs up with 3 Verulam Buildings

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‘Time for a fresh start’ – legal profession calls for reset of flagging justice system after Raab quits as Lord Chancellor

Former criminal barrister Alex Chalk KC takes reins after bullying allegations against predecessor are upheld

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Israel’s judicial reform plans are ‘deeply alarming’, the International Bar Association warns

The IBA's president urges measures that would 'strip Israeli institutions of their ability to constrain executive power' to be dropped

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Lord Neuberger unveiled as keynote speaker at London International Disputes Week

Former UK Supreme Court head Lord Neuberger will open the flagship disputes conference

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UK shadow justice secretary calls for greater diversity in the judiciary

Steve Reed MP outlined Labour’s vision for the legal profession during a speech at Middle Temple Hall

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Law Society calls for UK to join Hague Judgments Convention to boost enforceability of UK rulings

Joining a global framework to enforce commercial judgments is essential for British business, the Law Society says

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Report sheds light on the law firms getting the most patent work in the US

A firm that historically focuses on personal injury surpasses more established players in representing the most plaintiffs in patent litigation cases in the US

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Leading Singapore disputes bodies form alliance to promote city state as centre for dispute resolution

Singapore International Commercial Court forges agreements to boost attractiveness of arbitration and mediation for businesses

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Beijing overrules Hong Kong courts to allow authorities to bar British barristers from security law trials

Controversial ruling undermines integrity of Hong Kong’s legal system, critics claim

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Black judges to be under-represented until 2149, says Law Society of England and Wales

‘Glacial pace’ of progress on diversity also sees women and Asian judges held back according to new analysis

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Gender balance at Australia’s top court tips in favour of women for first time

Major landmark welcomed; but men make up 75% of latest New South Wales Senior Counsel appointments

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Jones Day partner named as Western Australia's first Aboriginal Supreme Court judge

Global firm praises Michael Lundberg's 'outstanding legal acumen and personal integrity' ahead of 'historic move'

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UK Supreme Court draws fire over diversity record after two men fill vacancies

Campaigners express disappointment as appointments reduce tally of women judges to just one

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DIFC Courts in spotlight as Irish judges resign under pressure from human rights campaigners

Top Irish politician said judges were being deliberately used to legitimise regime

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