UK In-House

Reed Smith Nets Ex-Leicester City GC As Partner In London

By Jamie Lennox

Reed Smith LLP said Monday it has hired the general counsel of former Premier League champions Leicester City FC as a London-based partner in its entertainment and media practice.

Energy Co.'s Firing Of Lawyer Over Angola Role Found Unfair

By Jamie Lennox

A former in-house lawyer at Italian energy giant Eni has convinced a tribunal that he unfairly lost his job after refusing an assignment in Angola amid concerns over the validity of his visa.

Akin's London Chief Leaves For GC Spot At Dubai Tech Biz

By Ashish Sareen

Digital technology provider Veon Ltd. said Thursday that it has hired Sebastian Rice as general counsel, where he will take on a new role after spending the past 24 years at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.

Historic England Picks 3 Law Firms For Legal Panel

By Ashish Sareen

Bevan Brittan LLP, Trowers & Hamlins LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson have all secured places on the legal panel of Historic England, a public body responsible for protecting and promoting the country's heritage.

Norton Rose Reserves Seat On EasyJet's Legal Panel

By Ashish Sareen

Norton Rose Fulbright said Monday that it has been reappointed to easyJet's legal panel, continuing a longstanding relationship with the low-cost carrier that dates back 30 years.

Kingsley Napley Hires 1st Chief Legal Officer From Mishcon

By Ashish Sareen

Kingsley Napley has appointed a former Mishcon partner to serve as its chief legal officer, a newly-created board-level position.

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