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Guest post: Coronavirus tears up competition regimes for foreign investments as Europe struggles to shield reeling economies
COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc with the global economy, disrupting all manner of business throughout the world. Stock markets have plummeted and many companies are having to grapple with economic …
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Coronavirus latest: Supreme Court goes virtual as junior lawyers plea against postponing exams
For the first time in its history, the Supreme Court conducted a case entirely through video conferencing this morning (24 March), after taking the decision to close its building to the …
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Revolving doors: Orrick adds four-partner WFW projects team as Taylor Wessing invests in employment bench
After an eventful week and with many lawyers  working from home until further notice, City firms and US rivals continue to ramp up hires as Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, Taylor Wessing and Pinsent Masons all made hires in …
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‘Under-funded and ill-served’ courts face pressure to adapt as coronavirus hits the justice system
Courts in England and Wales have made changes to their practices as the Lord Chief Justice joins those dismissing claims the courts can operate as normal as the spread of …
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Kirkland remains world’s highest-grossing law firm in becoming first to surpass $4bn
Kirkland & Ellis has added $390m to it top line to trounce Latham & Watkins once again as the world’s highest-grossing law firm, as global turnover surged to $4.15bn. The Chicago-bred …
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Slaughters makes up seven in the City with bulked-up promotion round
City blueblood Slaughter and May has promoted seven partners in the City and one in Hong Kong following an increased promotion round, with corporate receiving the lion’s share. The promotion round sees …
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‘Not ingredients for activity’: Treasury reveals fiscal stimulus to battle coronavirus slump
Amid growing economic uncertainty, the Treasury on 11 March announced a budget looking to reassure businesses as coronavirus fears continue to rise and law firm partners brace for a slowdown. …
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Are you aware that your law degree can help you to start a career in the boardroom?
Landing a training contract is not the only route into the legal sector. Company secretarial and governance roles give you the opportunity to use your legal knowledge and experience to …
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In-house: RPC and DWF among four new firms on Dixons Carphone’s expanded roster
Retailer Dixons Carphone has added four firms to a revised legal roster, with DWF, RPC, Bristows and Carson McDowell winning spots. The panel will run for four years following the expiration of its …
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Ashurst enters US West Coast with four-lawyer Santa Monica projects play
Ashurst has launched a four-lawyer transport and infrastructure-focused base in Santa Monica, its second US office after New York. The firm announced today (25 February) that projects partner Anna Hermelin has …
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