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Beckwith: The High Cost of the SRA's Failed Case Unveiled
The regulator's total spend in its investigation into the former Freshfields partner's conduct has been discovered by Law.com International.
Former HSF Paralegal Banned For Falsifying Overtime
The former disputes paralegal submitted claim forms using the initials of a former manager.
Greenberg Traurig Hires Tokyo Partner From Morrison & Foerster
Real estate lawyer Mori Inada moves over.
Lewis Silkin Launches IP Practice in Hong Kong
David Swain joins from Deacons and will now lead Lewis Silkin's IP practice in Asia
Norton Rose Cuts 132 Roles, London Hit Hardest
The restructuring is taking place across the firm's Europe, Middle East and Asia operation.
Our Approach to Teaching Law Must Change With the Times
The way we work has changed beyond measure in the last year, which is why our approach to teaching law must change as well.
'We Have a Lot to Learn': Ex-Linklaters Arbitration Head on Launching a New Firm
Duprey spoke this week with Law.com International about the new firm's values, his decision to leave big-firm life, and how arbitrators often have a different way of looking at the law.
Clyde & Co Hires White Collar Expert For Dubai Consultancy Launch
The move is a bid to help clients in the middle east manage increasingly complex regional regulatory oversight.
Hogan Lovells 'Star' Moscow M&A Partner Leaves to Start Own Firm
Oxana Balayan used Instagram to announce that she is launching her own firm. She was with Hogan Lovells for 19 years.
PAG Law Strengthens Brazil Muscle With Hires for NY Office
Attorneys with experience in Latin America's biggest economy are a coveted asset as Brazil work booms.
Shearman & Sterling Relaunches Munich Office, Hires 2 Finance Partners From Linklaters
Clyde & Co also announced it is opening an office in Munich.
DWF Overhauls Structure, Resumes Investments Paused Due to COVID-19
Firm CEO Sir Nigel Knowles said no more redundancies or office closures are expected as part of the latest shake up.
CMS Grabs Herbert Smith Freehills Disputes Partner
This is the second partner loss for HSF in January.
Clyde & Co Raids Norton Rose for Munich Office Launch
Three insurance partners are moving across, and more recruits are expected to follow.
Latham & Watkins Recruits A&O Cannabis Star
Cannabis is a booming sector in law.