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Eversheds sets new BAME targets
Eversheds Sutherland (International) targets increased ethnic diversity, and aims to double number of BAME partners by 2025.
Alston & Bird flies into London
Firm opens London office adding seven new attorneys, including three partners, in finance and payments, other hires planned.
Partner returns to boost Baker Mckenzie LatAm strategy
Firm launches Miami-based strategy to build US-based Latin America practice and hires Americas focused transactional lawyer.
Report sets agenda for technology to unlock justice for all
Technology has the potential to unlock justice for all, according to a new report launched by the Law Society of England and Wales. However, the law society stresses it is by no means a 'silver bullet'.
Global IP industry on the eve of a 'digital revolution'
'New IP' initiative launched by CPA Global urges innovators and lawyers in the Intellectual Property industry to make 2020s the decade of digital transformation.
Sparke Helmore brings in cohort of 25
Firm welcomes a 25-strong team from ClarkeKann Brisbane
Pinsent Masons in double innovation
Launch of two innovative programmes sees inclusive decision-making and virtual internships move up the agenda at Pinsent Masons.
Clydes loses insurance team
Another team walks at Clydes as eight partners set their heart on own practice in San Francisco.
Dentons risk specialists hit the road
Following Royal Commission report, risk consulting managing directors head to Australia to advise organisations in high risk industries.
Michael Kors takes on the flea markets
Brand goes after flea market which has become a “safe haven” for counterfeit sales according to lawsuit, while luxury lawyers prepare to focus on counterfeiting at NY summit.
Cybercrime and people top Brexit as fear factors
UK law firms say cybercrime and retaining key people are higher priority risks than Brexit, according to new benchmarking Survey.
LexisNexis accelerates legaltech programme
Provider announces fourth round of legal tech accelerator participants.
Hogan Lovells chooses new experience
Firm chooses Foundation Software Group for experience management as it strides towards “best in class” CRM.
DLA Piper Chile tackles economic crime
New partner joins DLA Piper Chile to launch white collar practice.
Palestinian politician sues Facebook for defamation
A Palestinian politician is pursuing a defamation claim against Facebook in Ireland after dropping proceedings against the original publisher in the High Court in London.
Dentons combo extends pan-Africa reach
Firm to combine with five elite law firms in Africa as it forges role as pan-African polycentric leader.
Pinsent Masons first to sign diversity pledge
Firm signs gender balance pledge for energy sector as chair of pledge body says industry lacks urgency in dealing with diversity.
Willkie launches San Francisco office
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is opening a San Francisco office, its second in California's Bay Area.
Druces merges with London firm
At least some people can agree in London, as firm announces merger wth with London-based law firm Sykes Anderson Perry.
Mayer Brown sets its controls for growth
Firm expands IP & TMT practice in Asia with a raft of new lawyers.
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