Allen & Overy returns to Simmons for two more IP partners
A&O picks up third and fourth IP partner hires from Simmons in City in as many months
Criminal bar chief targets ‘corruption’ of defence work
Francis FitzGibbon QC takes aim at ‘incompetent’ solicitor-advocates and says patience over planned reforms is wearing thin.
Lawyer numbers rise across UK top 50 as mergers continue to drive growth
Lawyer headcount at the UK’s 50 largest firms grew by more than 5% during 2015-16
SRA will shut law firms over ‘dubious’ investment schemes
Firms warned over using banking services through client accounts.
SRA warns it will shut down law firms over ‘dubious’ investment schemes
Firms warned over using banking services through client accounts.
Lawyers can’t be compared to sewage workers, says Bar Council head
Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC critical of Legal Services Board proposals for single regulator of the legal sector.
Baker & McKenzie, KWM and Clifford Chance among winners at China Law & Practice Awards
Tenth anniversary event sees KWM named Firm of the Decade
Judge suggests ex-client could claim against defunct Blavo
Blavo & Co should have properly advised client before closing, tribunal hears.
Society defends solicitors as media firestorm rages over claims against military
Chancery Lane says lawyers must not be ‘hindered or intimidated’ in carrying out their professional duties.
GE Capital restructures legal team and moves centre of legal operations to UK
Financial services giant appoints new general counsel