UK In-House

Haynes Boone Names Disputes Head To New UK GC Role

By Ashish Sareen

Haynes Boone on Wednesday named the head of the dispute resolution team in its London office as the firm's first general counsel in the U.K.

Rio Tinto's AI Push Pressures Law Firms To Share Savings

By Marialuisa Taddia

As in‑house legal teams turn to artificial intelligence to boost their own productivity, they are increasingly losing patience with law firms that don't pass on similar efficiency gains, Rio Tinto's digital transformation manager said in an interview.

Brokerage Howden Plucks New Legal Chief From Alleghany

By Hanna Vioque

Insurance broker Howden said Thursday that it is bringing in a new chief legal officer in March with more than two decades of experience in financial leadership roles as it ramps up growth plans ahead of its 30th anniversary. 

Ropes & Gray Hires PE Pro From Clifford Chance In London

By Ashish Sareen

Ropes & Gray LLP has hired a private equity lawyer from Clifford Chance LLP as it seeks to expand its private capital services in Europe.

UK Finance Trade Body Hires Ex-KPMG General Counsel

By Ashish Sareen

The Finance & Leasing Association said Thursday that it has recruited a former KPMG general counsel to bolster its legal and governance capability amid growing regulatory scrutiny of the sectors it represents.

Carlsberg GC To Step Down After 25-Year Tenure

By Ashish Sareen

Carlsberg Group is looking for a new general counsel as its longtime incumbent prepares to step down after 25 years in the job.

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