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Simmons & Simmons enters “new era”

New leadership for dispute resolution practice as firm takes on board succession planning in what is termed a “new era.”

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Fintech firm marks legal milestone

White & Case and Cooley join 42 other law firms harnessing Shieldpay, as fintech firm marks major milestone ahead of changes to SRA rules.

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Comprehensive picture of the US legal profession

Law by the numbers is revealed as new American Bar Association profile of the legal profession is published.

It's good to talk

New Perimeter provides training on contract negotiations to East African public sector lawyers.

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HFW takes Ince yacht team onboard

Firm launching an office in Monaco with the hire of a team from Ince, though Gordon Dadds Group sees it differently.

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US lawyers get a taste for litigation funding

Once tried US lawyers are positive and say they would try litigation funding again says survey.

UK legal industry turnover at record high

In first half of 2019 legal industry generated almost £18bn of revenue recording a record high official statistics report.

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Singapore bolsters disputes hub

In a busy week for Singapore AAA-ICDR bolsters its presence to serve as case management hub in Asia, and Maxwell Chambers suites are opened.

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Ex-NRF duo lead launch of new Dentons risk consulting business

Dentons Risk Consulting will work alongside the firm's legal teams to provide a multi-skilled, integrated offering for clients.

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Law firms open to change...sort of

Survey correlates change management and partner buy-in with law firm efficiency, but highlights some surprising findings on tech adoption.

Clyde & Co appoints drones expert

Eminent academic Professor Ron Bartsch to assist Clyde & Co's global drones strategy group.

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Brexit unbound

Increased throughput sees Brexit-related laws passed more than triple in first half of 2019, while significant non-Brexit legislation has been delayed.

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HSF commits long-term to China

Firm adds China law capability following the approval of a joint operation with Kewei.

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Singapore Convention in signing ceremony

The Signing Ceremony for the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation) was held today in Singapore.

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Non-traditional merger in South Korea for Dentons

Dentons' combination with Lee International will uniquely position the firms to meet client needs in South Korea and around the globe.

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Gordon Dadds to rebrand

Listed law firm Gordon Dadds is rebranding as The Ince Group, following its recent acquisition of shipping law firm Ince & Co.

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Luxury elite join Luxury Law Summit faculty in New York

Luxury leaders from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Macys and Ralph Lauren will discuss the latest issues for the sector this fall.

LGBT poses challenge for Qatar World Cup sponsors

Sponsors of the Qatar World Cup tournament could face reputational risk if current laws against the LGBT community are not suspended for the event.

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Ince appoints new heads for London and China

Global moves as firm names duo to head up London as group chief focuses internationally and appoints new head for China Practice in Singapore.

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Dentons signals Central America expansion

Following African expansion last week, Dentons signals combination in Honduras to strengthen firm's offering in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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