Suzi Ring

October 01, 2012 | International Edition

Nomura global head of legal and general counsel for wholesale David Graham has left the bank just over a year after taking up the role, provoking a wider restructuring of the legal team. Graham left the Japanese bank in September. He has not yet been replaced, with his responsibilities set to be split between Nomura chief legal officer, Noriaki Nagai, and other regional legal heads.

By Suzi Ring

2 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

The UK Supreme Court judge talks transparency, 'theatrical' performances and finding the Court a new home to Suzanna Ring and Alex Novarese

By Suzi Ring

4 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

From pre-nups to Star Wars helmets, Suzanna Ring and Alex Novarese look at some of the significant cases to have been settled at The Supreme Court

By Suzi Ring

5 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

The incoming Master of the Rolls talks passionate Supreme Court debates and becoming a Lord to Suzanna Ring and Alex Novarese

By Suzi Ring

6 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

The outgoing president of The Supreme Court reflects on his time leading the UK's highest court to Suzanna Ring and Alex Novarese

By Suzi Ring

8 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

Wrenched from the House of Lords amid a political coup, the UK's Supreme Court has endured an eventful three years. Suzanna Ring and Alex Novarese recount the Court's history, the attempts to create a clear identity and assess its successes and failures

By Suzi Ring

35 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

Allen & Overy (A&O) and Indian law firm Trilegal have called time on their five-year referral agreement, as efforts to liberalise the country's legal market continue to stall. The firms announced the decision today (27 September) stating that they have opted to end the agreement in order to better exploit opportunities in the country.

By Suzi Ring

2 minute read

September 27, 2012 | International Edition

Barristers will be able to handle all client money for the first time, with a third-party account launched by the Bar Council today (27 September), giving greater scope for direct instructions at the Bar.

By Suzi Ring

2 minute read

September 26, 2012 | International Edition

Olswang has bulked up its technology practice with two new partner hires in London and Singapore, including the former head of Allen & Overy's (A&O's) technology, media and telecoms practice Ian Ferguson. Ferguson will join Olswang on 1 October from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman where he has been a partner in the London office since 2009. Prior to joining Pillsbury, Ferguson was at A&O for 25 years.

By Suzi Ring

2 minute read

September 25, 2012 | International Edition

Slaughter and May is mulling adding US law capability to its Hong Kong office, after a spate of US firms launched local practices in the region. The magic circle firm is considering whether to hire US-qualified lawyers for its Asia base - a move which would involve lateral partner hires and would represent a break from the firm's traditional strategy of organic growth.

By Suzi Ring

2 minute read