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April 14, 2022 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Partner Duo Leave For SimmonsThe duo include the firm's head of real estate.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 13, 2022 | International Edition
'Everyone's Exhausted': A London Barrister's Struggle to Get Ukrainian Refugees Into the UKOnly 1,200 Ukrainians have arrived in the U.K. under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme according to the most recently available official data.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
April 11, 2022 | International Edition
CMS Promotes Largest Ever Cohort To PartnerThe firm has promoted eight more lawyers to partner in this year's round compared to 2021, which was at the time its biggest ever.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
April 08, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Promotes Four to PartnerThe four new partners hail from London, Manchester and Leeds.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 08, 2022 | International Edition
Ince's Takeover of Financial Adviser Hits Stumbling BlockIt is the latest market headache for Ince, which in October agreed to acquire Arden Partners for £10 million.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 07, 2022 | International Edition
UK Legal Regulator Begins Spot Checks on Firms Named in Parliament For Russia LinksSome top law firms were named in the House of Commons for their work for Russian clients.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
April 07, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie, Clifford Chance and Latham Top International Law Firm Brand RankingsThe rankings measure the firms that are 'upper-most in clients' minds' in five different regions globally.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 06, 2022 | International Edition
Shearman & Sterling Veteran Jumps to DLA PiperThe London hire follows DLA's addition of a BCLP partner in March.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
April 05, 2022 | International Edition
New Model Law Firms Growing 3 Times Faster Than Mid-Market Rivals, Research ShowsAnalysis by Arden Partners shows that headcount and revenue growth at consultancy-type law firms is outstripping that of traditional rivals at pace, as the newer model goes mainstream.
By Jack Womack
3 minute read
April 05, 2022 | International Edition
'You Can't Run a Law Firm Like a Dictator': David Kerr Reflects On His 26 Years Leading Bird & BirdAfter one of London's longest-tenured stewardships, Kerr stepped down as CEO last week. Here, he talks about the pressures of the job, the huge changes he's presided over, and the Russia dilemma currently facing international firms.
By Jack Womack
8 minute read