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February 24, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters' Tom Shropshire On Why He's Taking On the Diageo RoleWhat was behind the senior partner candidate's shock move on Monday?
By Krishnan Nair | Simon Lock
5 minute read
February 24, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters Appoints German COO As Legal Operations HeadIt is the first time the role has been based outside of the U.K., according to the firm.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
February 22, 2021 | International Edition
Pinsent Masons Launches Training Platform For Its Flexi-Lawyering ServiceAll professionals who have done assignments for the firm's flexi-lawyering service in the past 12 months will be granted access to the new platform.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
Latest UK Partner Struck Off For Misleading ClientsIn one case, the partner had misappropriated funds from a client account, and misled another over payments.
By Simon Lock
3 minute read
February 19, 2021 | International Edition
40% of UK Top 50 Firms Lack Top UK Cybersecurity Certification, Research ShowsAmid a rise in cybersecurity attacks, a review of the top 50 law firms shows eight have a lesser form of accreditation, while 12 do not use the recommended scheme at all.
By Simon Lock
5 minute read
February 18, 2021 | International Edition
DLA Piper Snaps Up Tech Head from Australian FirmThe partner had been at his former firm for over two decades.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
February 17, 2021 | International Edition
Linklaters' Charlie Jacobs To Join JP Morgan In Leadership RoleThe Linklaters senior partner is set to join the global investment bank after 30 years at the law firm.
By Simon Lock and Rose Walker
2 minute read
February 16, 2021 | International Edition
DWF Launches Dubai Insurance Practice After Cutting Office HeadcountThe partner had been with his former firm for over two decades.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
February 15, 2021 | International Edition
Deloitte Network Firm Nabs Hogan Lovells Paris Real Estate HeadThe partner had been at Hogan Lovells for over 30 years including two decades in the firm's partnership.
By Simon Lock
2 minute read
February 12, 2021 | International Edition
'It's a Real Issue': Law Firm Leaders Brace for Another Painful Year of Insurance Premium RisesLaw firm leaders and insurance brokers anticipate another year of double-digit rises in insurance premiums, with many in the industry concerned.
By Simon Lock
11 minute read
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