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Vietnam launches first mediation centre
International commercial mediation centre launches in Hanoi and signs cooperation agreement with law faculties.
ATZ Law Chambers rebrands to A&K Tanzania
Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K) in Tanzania has taken over the practice of ATZ Law Chambers and expanded its leadership team.
Law firms in helicopter horror
New York helicopter crash-lands on Sidley and Willkie offices in early afternoon tragedy, firm safely deploys emergency proocols.
Addleshaw Goddard elevate “disruptive and innovative” fintechs
The Addleshaw Goddard Elevate 2019 cohort has been announced, with nine innovative fintech businesses awarded a position.
From HSF to MBE for ALT leader!
Herbert Smith Freehills partner appointed an MBE for services to the Northern Ireland economy and innovation in law.
Latham & Watkins scoop fintech pair
Firm expands fintech practice with prominent Washington DC hires, capturing two experienced partners from Crowell & Moring.
Pay now, argue later?
Launch by Pinsent Masons and QMUL School of Arbitration of survey aims at efficiently resolving international construction disputes.
Simmon & Simmons goes Dutch on construction
Firm partners with Dutch think tank by co-initiating new early contractor involvement model.
True cost of counterfeiting under the microscope
EUR 60 billion lost every year across the EU due to counterfeiting in 13 key economic sectors, though IP specialist firm questions the true costs.
Law firm has a craic
Look into your Irish/English dictionary to see what a craic is, but it involves lawyers having fun as firm celebrates a decade in Dublin, and also launches crisis and cyber service.
UK lawyers fear “disruptive” Big 4
Many UK lawyers fear they will struggle to compete as big accounting groups aggressively expand into legal services.
Brexit is changing the rules for EU customs law
Companies need to take extra steps to ensure they are fully compliant with EU customs law, says Van Bael & Bellis customs practice head Pablo Muñiz.
Schoenherr moves into Upper Austria
After being on the radar for some time Vienna-based firm strengthens its Austrian presence with opening of new office in Linz, Upper Austria.
Dentons jump in revenue but with a little less PEP
Scottish merger highlighted as Dentons reports a 13 per cent rise in revenue for the financial year but PEP only grew in the same period by 4 per cent.
Gliding into Singapore
Singapore Academy of Law launches legaltech accelerator called GLIDE to attract startups and international talent in “less saturated” market space.
HSF to exit Berlin
Berlin exit as Herbert Smith Freehills refocuses on Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, leaving even less international coverage in the city.
Privacy app taps into $5 billion market
Silicon Valley law firm Wilson Sonsini is selling CCPA advice starting at $7,500, earning over $100,000 in sales first week for its privacy app.
Bird & Bird find a new baseline
Baseline merging with Valeocon to bolster Bird & Bird management consulting business.
AI silos threaten justice
Ad hoc use of complex algorithms in the justice system needs urgent oversight says the Law Society of England and Wales in new report following a year-long investigation.
Norton's team follows trail to Kennedys
Firm bolsters global marine and energy practice with hire of 12-strong team from Norton Rose Fulbright, following move by finance director.
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