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December 14, 2023 | International Edition
Close, But No Cigar: Key Barriers to Judgment and Award EnforcementIncreasingly we are seeing an increase in recovery activity against judgment debtors that are choosing not to pay, as opposed to those who simply don't have the money, says Burford Capital's London head.
By Michael Redman, Burford Capital
6 minute read
December 13, 2023 | International Edition
Paul Weiss and Skadden Swoop on Linklaters Partner DuoFor Linklaters, the exits are a reminder of a period earlier this year in which a number of partners exited the firm in London, although the firm has made several notable hires in recent months.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 13, 2023 | International Edition
Increased Promotions for Jones Day and Norton Rose FulbrightThe most represented offices in each firm's set of promotions were New York and Cleveland for Jones Day, and London for Norton Rose Fulbright.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
December 12, 2023 | International Edition
Tribunal Awards First Ever UK Collective Action SettlementThe settlement is for £1.5 million, and applies only to CSAV, one of the five defendant shipping groups which the class representative has taken action against.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 11, 2023 | International Edition
Smiling Too Much? Why Some Lawyers' Partnership Ambitions 'Crash and Burn'An online session, run by recruitment firm Wilkinson Partners and coaching company The Tall Wall, aimed to demystify how to become a partner at law firms and the Big Four.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 06, 2023 | International Edition
Watch Wim Dejonghe Accept Lifetime Achievement Award as Fellow A&O Luminary Clare Maurice HonouredArm Ltd general counsel Spencer Collins and GC consultant Jenifer Swallow were also among the individuals honoured at the British Legal Awards 2023.
By Jack Womack
4 minute read
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Eversheds Ex-Manager Banned Over Sexual MisconductThe events in question took place at an Eversheds Sutherland business development and marketing department away day last year.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Stephenson Harwood Elects First New Senior Partner in 12 YearsAccording to a source, the winner overcame a contested election.
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
December 05, 2023 | International Edition
Mishcon Accuses London University of Failing on Campus AntisemitismActing for the Union of Jewish Students, the firm said its clients 'no longer consider Queen Mary University to be safe for them', garnering a strong response from the university.
By Jack Womack
5 minute read
November 29, 2023 | International Edition
SRA Spares UK Lawyers from One-Off Axiom Ince PaymentThe regulator has opted against implementing a cap on the amount that can be claimed against its compensation fund, as the "the scale of consumer loss would be too large" and would lead to "an unacceptable loss in public confidence in solicitors".
By Jack Womack
2 minute read
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