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In Pictures: October Hires for McDermott, Reed Smith, Ashurst and More

The month saw a key move from Freshfields to Ashurst.
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Top Firms Roll Out Another Diversity Push, But Does it Mean Anything?

In this week's London Lawyer Briefing, I ask whether this latest effort is simply navel-gazing by senior white leaders.
4 minute read

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We Tried The Macfarlanes 'Trainee Experience' App: Here's How It Went

'Does it feature audio of partners shouting at you to make it more realistic?"' asks one Magic Circle trainee.
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October's In-House Moves: New GCs for Tech and Investment Companies

The month also saw a defence consultancy and a software company, among others, pick up new heads of legal.
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Shearman Take Paris Partner Quartet From DLA Piper

The defection from DLA Piper includes its France co-managing partner.
3 minute read

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A&O, Slaughters and Other Major UK Firms Join Forces to Tackle Industry Diversity Failings

Leaders at eight firms including Linklaters and HSF have formed the group to improve retention and progression for Black, Asian and minority ethnic individuals within the legal sector.
3 minute read

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Black History Month: White Privilege Gives Me a Platform to Fight for Change

'Colleagues queried my involvement given my skin colour. It was such a strange idea that a white person would be actively participating in a race based network', says Osborne Clarke's Amy Dimond.
5 minute read

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Freshfields Continues US Life Sciences Push, Adds Arnold & Porter Partner Duo

The hires are the latest for the acquisitive firm's U.S. ambitions.
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Sidley Scraps London Summer Vacation Template Post-Pandemic

After assessing how its virtual vacation schemes ran during the pandemic, the firm has decided to move away from its previous set process.
5 minute read

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Ashurst, Proskauer Boost London Partner Ranks

Firms continue to take advantage of the ever active lateral market.
3 minute read

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