Shipping partners George Zambartas and Ester Toumpouris join alongside trio of associates and existing support team
Lure of energy transition boom sees Steptoe absorb an energy boutique while Bakers has raided Eversheds Sutherland
Cleary acts for Synopsys as Skadden and Goodwin counsel Ansys in cash-and-stock deal that could attract regulatory scrutiny
Latest round of job cuts follows Big Four giant’s decision to close EY Riverview Law
Legislation promised after funding’s role in exposing Post Office Horizon scandal is highlighted
Ten lawyers join with business services colleague as part of Eversheds’ and KWM’s cooperation agreement forged last year
Court rules specialist IP firms lack “legal interest” in transparency test case involving Ocado and Autostore
Lehman Brothers bankruptcy advisor Ereira joins after eight years at Paul Hastings
Senior UK lawyers call on Bar Council to make public statement in support of missing opposition candidate
Michael Bühler, former co-chair of international arbitration, cites desire for fewer conflicts
Partner Maurice Thompson rejoins with three lawyers to lead HFW’s global litigation funding team
Former chair of UK firm’s global marine practice group also fined for due diligence failures unearthed in 2018
Ruling comes as Apple also fights potential International Trade Commission import ban of watches for infringing other Masimo patents
This week’s roundup of top in-house moves also includes appointments at IAG, Parker, UFC Gym and Radiant Logistics
Lester resigned from the House of Lords in 2018 after being accused of sexual harassment
Sam Townend KC also prioritises making the profession more ‘resilient and sustainable’
Littler survey shows majority of companies expanding their diversity and inclusion commitments
UK firm makes seventh regional hire in past 12 months as it ramps up Middle East presence
‘Material’ one-off success fee drives eye-catching results as profit soars 60%
Freshfields and Covington also advise on deal highlighting increased appetite for big ticket deals after slump in 2023