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January 07, 2014 | International Edition

King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin has named Craig Pollack as its new global litigation and disputes resolution chief. Pollack, who takes up the role with immediate effect, will lead the disputes group for Europe and the Middle East, while partner Alex Leitch has been appointed as the new London head.

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January 06, 2014 | International Edition

Allen & Overy (A&O) has hired financial services partner Heath Tarbert from Weil Gotshal & Manges in a boost for its Washington office.

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January 06, 2014 | International Edition

Nabarro's highest paid partner received a 30.7% pay hike in 2012-13, while the firm's profits grew by double digits in the same period.

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January 03, 2014 | International Edition

Stephenson Harwood's highest paid member took home £895,000 during 2012-13, a 1.6% decrease on the previous financial year. The amount, contained within accounts filed with Companies House, is down on the equivalent figure of £910,000 in 2011-12.

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January 03, 2014 | International Edition

Trowers & Hamlins has shut its Cairo office, citing the unclear outlook for the country in the long term. A statement issued by senior partner Jennie Gubbins today (3 January) reads: "Following careful consideration, we have taken the strategic decision to pull back from Egypt.

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January 02, 2014 | International Edition

Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has posted a 32% drop in profits for 2012-13, as its net debt increased by £19.8m in the same period. According to accounts filed with Companies House, the firm's operating profit dropped by £25.8m, falling to £55.2m during 2012-13. Profit available for division among members similarly fell by £26m to £52.35m.

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January 02, 2014 | International Edition

Clifford Chance's (CC's) management committee received total remuneration of £18m for the 2012-13 financial year, 5% down on 12 months ago.

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December 24, 2013 | International Edition

Holman Fenwick Willan has revealed double-digit profit growth for 2012-13, with operating profit increasing by nearly a quarter.

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December 23, 2013 | International Edition

A former Allen & Overy (A&O) New York partner has been sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to the sex trafficking of a child and distributing child pornography.

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December 23, 2013 | International Edition

Wragge & Co upped both revenue and profit per equity partner in 2012/13, according to accounts filed with Companies House. The firm has reported turnover of £120.5m for the 12-month period to 30 April, up on last year's total income of £118.2m.

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