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January 31, 2025
Derains & Gharavi Arbitration Pros Set Up Paris Boutique
Two international arbitrators from Derains & Gharavi have left the firm to set up their own boutique practice that leverages their combined decades of experience in investor-state and commercial arbitration.
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January 24, 2025
Baker McKenzie Pro Gets Breathalyzer Refusal Case Tossed
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has thrown out allegations that a Baker McKenzie solicitor failed to act with integrity when he refused to provide a breathalyzer sample after being pulled over by the police, though it did endorse other parts of the solicitors' watchdog's case.
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January 24, 2025
New Tribunal Venue To Open In 2026 After Cost Overruns
A new London tribunal building is due to open in January 2026, after its completion was delayed by "unexpected issues" at the new site near St Paul's Cathedral and a "significant rise" in costs, stakeholders were told on Friday.
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January 24, 2025
A&O Partner Only Solicitor To Make KC Cut In Widened List
More than 100 lawyers have been awarded King's Counsel status in England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice said on Friday — although an A&O Shearman partner was the only solicitor to make the cut in a group with limited diversity.
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January 24, 2025
Burges Salmon Names Clean Energy Pro Next Senior Partner
Burges Salmon LLP said on Friday that it has appointed clean energy lawyer Ross Fairley as its next senior partner as to continue the momentum sparked by record-breaking financial results.
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January 24, 2025
Ex-Freshfields Worker Barred Over Child Sexual Offenses
A former IT worker at Freshfields has been barred from the profession after he was convicted by a criminal court of committing more than a dozen sexual offenses against children, the Solicitors Regulation Authority said Friday.
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January 24, 2025
Gov't Consults On £20M-A-Year Legal Aid Funding Boost
The government began consulting on Friday on proposals to increase legal aid funding in housing and immigration by £20 million ($25 million) in what would be the first major cash boost for civil legal aid since 1996.
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January 24, 2025
RBG, Rosenblatt Push Back Deadline For Deal By A Week
RBG Holdings PLC said Friday that it has extended the exclusivity period to allow founder and majority shareholder Ian Rosenblatt to buy back part of the business by one week as they continue to explore a deal.
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January 23, 2025
Assistant Wasn't Forced Out Over Son's Job Offer, Judge Says
An assistant was not forced out of her role at a specialist healthcare sector recruiter after the company questioned her involvement in the process that led to her son being given a job offer, an employment tribunal has ruled.
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January 23, 2025
Union Organizer To Lead Dispute Resolution At Acas
The employment arbitration body has named the former head of organizing at the Trade Union Congress as its new director of dispute resolution, the body said Thursday.
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January 23, 2025
Solicitor Sues Faculty Of Advocates, Alleging Service Denial
A Scottish solicitor has brought a claim against the Faculty of Advocates' service company at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging the company refused to let him hire an advocate in two cases where he is representing himself.
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January 23, 2025
Big Four Auditors Shed Talent As Pay Wars Roil London
The Big Four accounting firms are experiencing a departure of talent to traditional law firms — and the trend shows no signs of cooling as analysts blame the losses on the salary wars in London.
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January 23, 2025
Archaeology Trust Sues Blake Morgan Over Pensions Advice
An archaeological trust has accused Blake Morgan LLP of providing negligent advice on the closure of its pensions plan, telling a London court that a failure to validly shut the savings scheme led to £2.5 million ($3.1 million) in extra payouts.
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January 23, 2025
Litigation-Funder Sues Merricks Over Mastercard Settlement
A representative of more than 45 million U.K. consumers in a class action against Mastercard is being sued by his litigation-funder over his decision to reach a settlement in the £10 billion ($12.3 billion) case for £200 million.
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January 23, 2025
Squire Patton Hires 7-Lawyer EU Regulatory Team In Brussels
Squire Patton Boggs LLP said Thursday it has snapped up a seven-strong team of lawyers from Fieldfisher LLP in Brussels to help it support clients on environmental, products and chemicals regulatory matters.
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January 22, 2025
How A Mishcon Lawyer Helped Get Gaza Hostages Released
It may be a far cry from his day-to-day job, but a London-based Mishcon de Reya LLP partner has been clocking hundreds of pro bono hours acting for the British families of some of the hostages held in Gaza.
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January 22, 2025
SRA Bars Ex-Stephenson Harwood Staffer For Taking Money
A former employee at Stephenson Harwood LLP has been banned from working the legal profession by the solicitors' watchdog for taking money that she was not entitled to.
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January 29, 2025
Weil Hires Credit Funds Pro From PSP Investments
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP has hired an expert in credit funds as it looks to make the most of opportunities to grow its portfolio of work from large asset management firms and other clients.
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January 22, 2025
Macfarlanes Launches New AI Tool For Client Use
Macfarlanes LLP said Wednesday it has launched a new generative artificial intelligence tool for its clients to use, aiming to help their in-house teams get through "routine work" more efficiently.
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January 22, 2025
Memery Crystal Senior Partner Steps Down As RBG Director
RBG Holdings PLC said Wednesday that Nick Davis has resigned from its board but will stay on as senior partner of Memery Crystal LLP, as the group nears the end of its exclusivity period for inking a sale to end a battle with its largest shareholder.
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January 22, 2025
Katten Boosts NQ Salaries In London By 9% To £125K
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP has bumped up salaries of new solicitors in London to £125,000 ($155,000) to boost its efforts in the ongoing battle for new talent in the City.
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January 21, 2025
Ex-Baker Botts Partner Fined For Abusing Court Process
A former Baker Botts LLP partner was hit Tuesday with a £35,000 ($43,000) legal costs order after dropping potential insolvency proceedings against his ex-employer in a dispute over pay, with a judge ruling he must pay the amount for abusing court process.
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January 28, 2025
Fountain Court Gains Arbitration Pro As Door Tenant
Fountain Court Chambers has boosted its profile in the international arbitration arena by gaining the former director general of the London Court of International Arbitration as a door tenant.
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January 21, 2025
Spencer West Launches In US With SF, NYC Offices
Spencer West LLP has opened two offices in the U.S. to mark its entry in the world's largest legal market as it continues to expand its legal services offerings across the globe.
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January 21, 2025
Law Firms At Forefront Of Trend For Paid Carer's Leave
More employers are providing paid leave to members of staff with caring responsibilities following a recent change in regulations, with law firms among those pioneering the increasingly popular policy.
Expert Analysis
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How AI Could Affect The Way Law Firms Operate
Generative artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the legal industry, and it is becoming increasingly clear that law firms will need to adjust their recruitment strategies, refine their service offerings and hire specialist lawyers versed in AI technologies, says Brent Harris at Major Lindsey.
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In-Office Policies May Be Solution To UK Skills Shortage
Against the backdrop of the U.K. skills shortage, personal engagement with junior lawyers could boost employee commitment, engagement and retention, highlighting that physical presence in the office is valued and vital, says Michael Stokes at Harrison Clark.
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PR Perspectives: A 20-Year Shift For Law Firm Press Teams
In-house law firm public relations has developed into a sophisticated practice as firms become more business-minded, and will continue to grow in importance, with legal PR teams becoming more integrated and working seamlessly across all forms of media, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.
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Successfully Implementing AI Rules Requires A Cultural Shift
Recent positive use cases of artificial intelligence demonstrate the potential benefits it can bring to the legal profession, and while the development of AI rules is essential, their effectiveness depends on user adoption, behavioral change and human acceptance, say Charlie Morgan and Salman Dhalla at Herbert Smith.
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PR Perspectives: How Lawyers Build Good Press Relations
There are multiple benefits for lawyers appearing in the media, and those who want to build good relations with the press should consider establishing contacts and maintaining those links, and understanding the role of journalists is critical in achieving this, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.
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What Lawyers Look For When Considering A Firm Move
With younger lawyers increasingly paying attention to factors beyond salary, such as work-life balance and career progression, it is firms that know how to appeal to other wants that will ultimately pull ahead when competing for talent, says Adam Stocker at Major Lindsey.
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What Private Investment Can Bring To Barristers' Chambers
The recent private equity investment in The Barrister Group, believed to be the first at the Bar of England and Wales, demonstrates how an upgrade in chambers' business processes and technology can be achieved, both essential for the future of the profession, says Harry Hodgkin at The Barrister Group.
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How Tech Can Make A Career In Law More Accessible
As practitioners and the U.K. Solicitors Regulation Authority seek to increase diversity in the legal profession, the adoption of technology, such as remote learning, artificial intelligence and social media communities, is playing a major role in breaking down entry barriers to a career in law, says Caroline Rayson at BPP.
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Expansion Of Court Filming May Carry Reputational Risks
In light of the U.K. government’s recent consultation on expanding filming across the courts system in England and Wales, our right to open justice must be weighed carefully against the reputational risk that litigation poses to all parties involved, says Bella von Bohlen at FTI Consulting.
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PR Perspectives: Strategies For Lawyers Publicizing Litigation
Any business or high-profile individual could end up in court, and with a global audience watching on through social media, lawyers would be wise to use strategic methods to shine a favorable light on their work and cases, says Steve Rudaini at MD Communications.
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How Lawyers Can Act As Allies This Pride Month
Having played a significant role in advancing LGBTQ+ rights, the legal profession now needs to practice allyship to ensure there is sufficient support for the community by educating itself, its colleagues and the public, says Christianah Babajide at Keating Chambers.
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How Lawyers Can Best Avoid Money Laundering Issues
There are basic questions that solicitors must ask of clients to avoid money laundering risks, but in light of recent fines imposed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority for failure to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, firms must also ensure they document their diligence process, says Harriet Holmes at Thirdfort.
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Tackling UK Case Backlog Requires Proper Court Funding
Until the U.K. government takes powerful measures to address IT issues, poorly maintained courtrooms and wage demands, the crown court backlog will continue to rise to the detriment of all stakeholders in the criminal court system and the public at large, says Rubin Italia at Stokoe Partnership.
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5 Ways For A Legal Practice To Close Technology Gaps
With technology a driving force for success, the U.K. legal sector must embrace innovation to maintain its competitive edge, and investing in new processes is no longer optional, says Gareth Preece at Doherty Associates.
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Opinion
Thomas Report Is Final Straw — High Court Needs Ethics Code
As a recent report on Justice Clarence Thomas' ongoing conflicts of interest makes evident, Supreme Court justices should be subject to an enforceable and binding code of ethics — like all other federal judges — to maintain the credibility of the institution, says Erica Salmon Byrne at Ethisphere.