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September 10, 2024
Womble Bond Dickinson To Merge With Lewis Roca
Womble Bond Dickinson said Tuesday that its U.S. business is merging with regional law firm Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP at the start of the new year, the third law firm merger to be announced in the last week.
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September 17, 2024
Cooley Hires Team For Emerging Companies And VC Practice
Cooley LLP said Tuesday that it has recruited the head of Taylor Wessing LLP's emerging companies and venture capital practice, one of three partner hires as it seeks to boost its transactional ability in London, part of a broader plan for growth in the English capital.
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September 09, 2024
Clifford Chance Adds Latham Capital Markets Atty In Houston
Clifford Chance LLP is expanding its capital markets team, announcing Monday it is bringing in a Latham & Watkins LLP energy and infrastructure expert as a partner in its Houston office.
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September 09, 2024
UPC Names New Chief Of Patent Arbitration Service
The Unified Patent Court said Monday it has appointed Slovenia's former minister of justice to head up its dedicated patent mediation and arbitration arm.
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September 09, 2024
Flint Bishop Snaps Up Recoveries Team From Walker Morris
Central English law firm Flint Bishop Ltd. announced on Monday that it has expanded into Leeds by acquiring Walker Morris LLP's entire volume banking and finance recoveries division, a deal that is part of a strategy to boost its national presence.
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September 09, 2024
Freshfields Sets 20% Social Mobility Target For Trainees
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP said Monday that it will recruit at least 20% of its trainee solicitors from a working class background in the next two years, as the legal sector continues to strive to become less elitist.
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September 09, 2024
Barrister Loses Disability Claim Over Judge Role Rejection
A barrister who applied to become a deputy district judge and recorder has lost his disability discrimination claim against the judge-appointing body after an employment tribunal found he should have known he was not eligible.
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September 13, 2024
WilmerHale, Hanotiau Duo Launch New Arbitration Boutique
Two international arbitrators from WilmerHale and Hanotiau & van den Berg have left their previous firms after near-20-year stints to set up their own boutique practice.
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September 06, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen Rockfire Capital sue its former director, Liam Kavanagh, after he was accused of cheating cash-strapped Thurrock Council out of £150 million ($197 million), FedEx launch a claim against an Israeli supply chain business, and a legal dispute between steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta and a former colleague. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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September 06, 2024
Travers Smith Names Elmore As New Head Of Funds
Travers Smith LLP said Friday that it has appointed Jeremy Elmore as its new head of funds, as the firm looks to continue building its practice following partner exits in 2023.
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September 06, 2024
New Law Allows UK Lawyers To Register In Greece
Greek lawmakers have passed new legislation that enables U.K.-qualified lawyers to practice in the country under their home title, a move that helps to safeguard their interests after Brexit.
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September 06, 2024
A&O Shearman To Cut Partner Numbers By 10%
A&O Shearman said Friday that it is cutting its global partnership by approximately 10% as the newly merged firm plows ahead with cost-cutting measures and seeks benefits from its transatlantic tie-up.
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September 06, 2024
Ex-Akin Lawyer Can't Sue Wikipedia For Defamation In UK
A London court prevented a former Akin lawyer on Friday from suing the organizer of Wikipedia for libel, ruling that England is not the right forum for the claim because it turns on his criminal conviction in Switzerland.
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September 05, 2024
Rosenblatt Beats Ex-Partner's Race Discrimination Claims
A former Rosenblatt Ltd. partner has lost his race bias claims against the firm as an employment judge ruled that he had waited too long to sue over a former CEO's use of a racial slur at a work dinner.
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September 05, 2024
The Law Firms That Made Millions Representing ENRC
City law firms earned more than $67.8 million defending ENRC and its executives against the Serious Fraud Office’s decadelong criminal corruption and bribery probe. Here, Law360 looks into the firms, more than two dozen of them, whose expenses the SFO might have to cover.
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September 05, 2024
Notary Authorizing Russian Sale Doesn't Breach Sanctions
A notary does not breach European Union sanctions on Russia when they authenticate the sale of a property owned by a Russian firm, because they act as an independent holder of a public office, an EU court ruled Thursday.
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September 05, 2024
Lawyer Fined For Sending COVID Threat Letters To Schools
A solicitor who sent hundreds of threats of legal action to schools in an attempt to stop them implementing measures against the COVID-19 pandemic was fined £2,500 ($3,290) by a tribunal Thursday.
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September 05, 2024
Buchanan Ingersoll COO Jumps To Faegre Drinker
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP has hired a chief operating officer who previously held that role at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC, the firm said Thursday.
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September 12, 2024
Squire Patton Hires Disputes Pro From Eversheds Sutherland
Squire Patton Boggs LLP has said that a former trainee who specializes in commercial disputes has returned to the firm as a partner in its office in Birmingham, as it continues to expand its litigation practice across the U.K.
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September 05, 2024
UK Screen Directors Tap Ex-Disney GC To Seek Royalties
One year ago this month, Peter Wiley walked away from his job as chief international counsel for the Walt Disney Co., saying he wanted to "take a short break." And he did.
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September 05, 2024
Irish Law Firm Dillon Eustace Hires Innovation Director
Dublin, Ireland-based international law firm Dillon Eustace has hired a director of innovation and legal technology with more than 20 years of experience in technology at law firms, corporations and the public sector.
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September 05, 2024
Ex-Ashurst IT Worker Barred After Stealing Firm Laptops
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has banned a former Ashurst LLP information technology employee from working in the legal profession, finding that he sold two laptops stolen from the firm.
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September 05, 2024
Ex-Capsticks Partner Accused Of Hiding Costs From Client
A former housing partner at Capsticks Solicitors LLP must face a disciplinary tribunal for allegedly concealing an error he made during court proceedings that meant a client was required to pay costs to an opponent, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has said.
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September 12, 2024
Bird & Bird Recruits M&A Partner In Frankfurt Amid Growth
Bird & Bird LLP has hired a business expert as a partner in Frankfurt as the firm bolsters its growing corporate practice internationally, with a keen eye on its new office in Japan.
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September 04, 2024
Lawyer's COVID Letters Defended As Act Of Genuine Concern
A solicitor who sent hundreds of letters warning schools not to implement COVID-19 measures was acting out of "genuine concern" and did not make legal threats, her counsel told a tribunal Wednesday.
Expert Analysis
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4 Legal Privilege Lessons From Dechert Disclosure Ruling
The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Al Sadeq v. Dechert LLP, finding that evidence may have been incorrectly withheld, provides welcome clarification of the scope of legal professional privilege, including the application of the iniquity exception, says Tim Knight at Travers Smith.
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PR Perspectives: Don't Overstate Well-Being Or Enviro Efforts
Law firms should look to embrace a strong arsenal of sustainability and well-being initiatives before beginning to publicize their commitment to green and mental health efforts, or they can face the risk of making false claims, says Steve Rudaini at SJR Communications.
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Record Level Of Partner Hires Shows No Sign Of Slowing
With indications that law firm hiring activity is increasing, the competitive market is causing candidates to evaluate potential employers more carefully, and large numbers of partners are migrating away from Silver Circle and West End firms in pursuit of closer parity in work and pay, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.
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PR Perspectives: Choosing How To Communicate For Impact
Successful legal public relations involves developing productive working relationships, and choosing which medium to use when communicating is important, since it will reflect the level of familiarity with the lawyer or journalist as well as the message, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.
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Talent Acquisition Is Shifting As US Firms Permeate London
U.S. law firms’ continued growth in London and aggressive talent acquisition strategies are reshaping how lawyers are attracted, nurtured and retained, and success in this evolving environment lies in understanding and adapting to changing priorities and values, says Nathan Peart at Major Lindsey.
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More Remains To Be Done To Achieve Gender Parity In Law
Significant strides have been made over the years to improve gender diversity in the legal profession, but the pay gap, lack of workplace flexibility and uneven child care burden remain significant challenges to progress, says Caroline Green at Browne Jacobson.
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US And UK Law Firms Continue Trend Of EU Expansion
A broad spectrum of U.S. and U.K. law firms are now seeking fresh opportunities in Europe's fastest growing and constantly evolving sectors by opening offices in strategic locations across the continent, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.
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Legal Industry Can Help Steer UK Out Of Social Mobility Crisis
The legal industry has a responsibility to help mitigate the U.K. social mobility crisis highlighted by the recent State of the Nation report, and it can start to increase socioeconomic diversity in its ranks by focusing on reducing the educational barriers to entering the profession, says Jo-Anne Pugh at BPP University Law School.
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2024 Will Be A Busy Year For Generative AI And IP Issues
In light of increased litigation and policy proposals on balancing intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence innovation, 2024 is shaping up to be full of fast-moving developments that will have significant implications for AI tool developers, users of such tools and rights holders, say lawyers at Mishcon de Reya.
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How Businesses Can Prepare For Cyber Resilience In 2024
With cybersecurity breaches one of the biggest threats to U.K. businesses and as legislation tightens, organizations should prioritize their external security measures in 2024 and mitigate risks by being well-informed on internal data protection procedures, says Kevin Modiri at Nelsons.
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PR Perspectives: Taking Stock Of 2023, Preparing For 2024
As law firms and PR teams review their 2023 external communications output, it is a good moment to consider how to maintain a perfect profile in order to enhance, protect and advance a firm's reputation for the coming year, says Louise Beeson at Bell Yard Communications.
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PR Perspectives: How To Communicate A Law Firm Merger
Recent data shows a significant increase in law firm mergers and acquisitions in the U.K., and to ensure the deal goes without a hitch, both internal and external communications need to be carefully planned so that appropriate messaging aligns with the objectives of the deal, says Belinda Lewis at Birketts.
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Why Law Firms Should Heed Calls To Put ESG Over Profit
According to Deloitte’s recent survey, the majority of Gen Z and millennials remain unimpressed with businesses’ societal impact, and junior lawyers in particular are increasingly expecting the legal profession to shift to a business model that prioritizes sustainability above profitability, says Dana Denis-Smith at Obelisk Support.
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PR Perspectives: What Not To Do In Legal Public Relations
There is a wealth of advice about how to publicize a law firm, but what not to do is just as important, and ignoring a target audience, communicating without a strategy, or misusing social media are potentially risky and reputation-damaging practices, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.
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A Diverse Workforce Can Help Close The Legal Talent Gap
Recent reports from professional firms reveal that a diverse workforce is likely to close the talent gap and achieve better business outcomes, and for law firms, this needs to start with routes into the profession in order to make a real change, says Jody Tranter at Barbri.