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Ex-Freshfields partner suspended by tribunal over allegations of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour
London-based litigator Nicholas Williams left Magic Circle firm in 2019 following an internal investigation
Willkie Farr advises Which? on billion-pound cloud storage class action claim against Apple
Claim filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal alleges Apple's cloud storage service breached UK competition law
Memery Crystal and BCLP advise Oberoi Group and Grosvenor on London luxury hotel launch
Oberoi Hotel’s Mayfair location is part of Grosvenor’s £500m South Molton redevelopment, currently the West End’s largest mixed-use project
New York via Sydney: Herbert Smith Freehills’ unique transatlantic merger play
HSF’s deal to merge with Kramer Levin provides Anglo-Australian firm with an unusual path into the US market
Shock Supreme Court trademark ruling finds Sky acted in bad faith in SkyKick dispute
‘Wide ramifications for brand owners’ as broad trademark specifications now more open to attack
Kramer Levin’s Paris office to spin out ahead of HSF merger
Merged firm to have 100-plus legacy HSF lawyers in French capital
The Barrister Group launches arbitration court with experienced ADR provider
New venture with Hunt ADR will use technology and a fixed-fee structure to streamline the disputes process
Increased global regulatory scrutiny to impact private equity deal activity, survey finds
Despite challenges, deal environment is expected to improve next year as exit opportunities increase, Dechert says
How 3Kites Consulting assists small to medium-sized law firms
The shift to the cloud means IT services once only available to large firms are now within reach for smaller firms, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells
SIAC registrar appointed LCIA’s new director general
Kevin Nash to succeed Jacomijn van Haersolte-van Hof as she steps down after a decade in the role
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Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin unveil transatlantic merger
Deal, subject to partner approval, will create firm with $2bn-plus revenue
Pillsbury secures senior Taylor Wessing disputes partner in London
Laurence Lieberman led his former firm’s life sciences commercial disputes group
Cleary makes up 26 in latest partner promotions round
US firm completes first promotions round since it introduced non-equity partner tier
Davis Polk recruits Sidley partner duo to launch London restructuring practice
Arrival of Mark Knight and Jifree Cader follows partner raids on A&O Shearman and Paul Hastings earlier in 2024
Reed Smith’s Paris managing partner wins 2024 IBA Outstanding Woman Lawyer Award
Natasha Tardif lauded for her work championing women’s rights in the legal profession
A&O Shearman recruits Travers Smith incentives head
Mahesh Varia exits after nearly 27 years at top UK independent
‘Building stronger partnerships is key’: Pro bono charity CEOs mark UK Pro Bono Week
The leaders of the the UK’s three main pro bono charities look at how to increase participation
One Essex Court barrister appointed as next Takeover Panel chairman
Laurence Rabinowitz KC will succeed Michael Crane KC in May next year
Marks & Clerk agrees settlement over alleged secret commissions for client referrals
Class action claim was brought by Commission Recovery, with Marks & Clerk denying any wrongdoing
Browne Jacobson hires former SRA enforcement head as first general counsel
Regulatory specialist Oliver Sweeney returns to firm where he started his legal career
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