Ben Wheway

Ben joined Legal Week from the Press Association in 2005 and has since held a number of roles including news editor, online managing editor, production editor and bassist in Legal Week's in-house covers band The Scoops.

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May 18, 2017 | International Edition

Kirkland signs up long-serving Skadden corporate partner for Hong Kong base

M&A partner Daniel Dusek leaves Skadden after 17 years at US firm

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

May 18, 2017 | International Edition

Latham partner withdraws from FBI director race after early-stage interviews

Washington DC partner Alice Fisher pulls out of running for high-profile role

By Katelyn Polantz

2 minute read

May 18, 2017 | International Edition

WilmerHale partner to lead investigation into Russia's role in Trump's election as US president

Former FBI director Mueller among three WilmerHale partners leaving US firm for new probe

By Cogan Schneier and Katelyn Polantz

4 minute read

May 16, 2017 | International Edition

Ashurst renews China alliance for six more years

Firm agrees to extend non-exclusive alliance with China's Guantao Law Firm

By Anna Zhang

2 minute read

May 15, 2017 | International Edition

Female partner hits Proskauer with $50m gender bias suit

Lawsuit filed by Washington DC partner alleges "substantial gender disparities" in firm's partnership

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

May 12, 2017 | International Edition

DLA Piper, Clyde & Co and PepsiCo among winners at Middle East Legal Awards

Legal Week-hosted awards see DLA scoop International Law Firm of the Year at Dubai ceremony

By Legal Week

3 minute read

May 12, 2017 | International Edition

Treating meeting addiction: how one legal team cut back on meetings - and found happiness

Escaping the cycle of relentless meetings might seem impossible, but Telstra and Herbert Smith Freehills found a more ruthless approach had a huge impact on productivity

By Anna Zhang

5 minute read