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‘Real opportunity in Ireland’: Lewis Silkin becomes fourth firm to open in Dublin post-Brexit vote
City firm Lewis Silkin is to follow in the footsteps of Simmons & Simmons, Covington & Burling and Pinsent Masons by launching a Dublin office. The new outpost, which will …
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Seven wonders: Globetrotting Dentons combines with firms in Africa, the Caribbean and South East Asia
The world’s largest law firm by fee-earners, Dentons, is continuing its relentless global expansion as it announces new combinations with seven law firms across Africa, the Caribbean and South East …
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#MeToo: SRA puts foot down on non-disclosure agreements
With the profession rocking from multiple allegations of sexual harassment against law firm partners recently, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today (12 March) taken action to combat the misuse …
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Deal watch: Global 100 elite line-up on $6bn GKN-Dana transatlantic union
A group of elite firms both sides of the Atlantic, including Macfarlanes and Slaughter and May, face off as British engineering giant GKN has agreed to a $6.1bn merger of …
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Macfarlanes launches white-collar practice with Eversheds team head hire
Macfarlanes has today (9 March) announced that Eversheds Sutherland corporate crime head Neill Blundell will be joining the firm in a move that will see him spearhead the launch of …
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City of angels: Baker McKenzie launches in LA with Hogan Lovells team hire
Baker McKenzie has opened its ninth US office in Los Angeles after recruiting a five-partner employment and litigation team from rival global firm Hogan Lovells. As the firm looks to …
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Gender disparity underlined as Law Society reveals stark gap in perceptions over equality
It appears the recent wave of awareness over the treatment of women in all industries has done little to dispel ingrained beliefs in law. A survey of nearly 8,000 – …
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The Lex 100 Student Feedback Survey – We Want to Hear From You!
We want to hear your thoughts on The Lex 100. What do you like? What do you find useful? What would you like to see more of? Whatever your opinion, …
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Sidley Austin launches London life sciences practice with senior hire from Bristows
Sidley Austin has today (6 March) announced the recruitment of Marie Manley, formerly of Bristows’ life sciences team, as it launches its own practice in the City. Manley will now …
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White & Case First Year Two-Day Insight Scheme – Apply by 31 March
In May White & Case will be holding a two-day insight scheme specifically for first year students thinking about pursuing a career in law. The first day is designed to …
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