UK Industry Moves

Cahill Appoints First Chief AI Strategy And Innovation Officer

By Matt Perez

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP said Tuesday it has appointed Kelly Graves, previously its director of innovation and attorney advancement, as its first chief artificial intelligence strategy and innovation officer.

Charles Russell Hires New GC From Pinsent Masons

By Ashish Sareen

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has hired a senior in-house lawyer at Pinsent Masons LLP as its new general counsel, a move to help the firm deal with emerging regulatory risks and other challenges as it looks to deliver growth in the long-term.

4 Boutiques Launch Global Insurance Firm For Policyholders

By Emma Cueto

Four insurance law firms that exclusively represent policyholders have joined forces to create a global firm operating in eight countries, including the U.S., the U.K., France and Spain, saying in an announcement Tuesday that it is the largest policyholder-side law firm in the world.

Energy Biz Names Ex-SFO Senior Official As GC

By Tom Fish

North American Blue Energy Partners has appointed a former senior legal official at the Serious Fraud Office as its general counsel as the oil and gas company prepares to expand operations, increase production and pursue new partnerships.

Devonshires Launches Tax Practice With Linklaters Hire

By Ashish Sareen

Devonshires Solicitors LLP has launched a new tax practice from its office in London with the hire of a specialist from Linklaters LLP.

CMS Hires Competition Pro From Clifford Chance In London

By Ashish Sareen

CMS has hired a new partner from Clifford Chance LLP in London amid growing demand for competition and regulatory advice in the technology sector.

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