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After China Sanctions and Exits, What Next for Essex Court Chambers?

Litigation partners share their thoughts on where the future of Essex Court Chambers is heading following a flurry of exits due to Chinese sanctions.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters and Latham & Watkins Among Eight Firms Offering Free Windrush Advice

The scheme aims to compensate those affected by the Windrush scandal.
3 minute read

International Edition

Leading Hong Kong Lawyers Handed Suspended Sentences over Anti-Government Protests

Hong Kong's most senior barrister Martin Lee Chu-ming, solicitor and former lawmaker Albert Ho, and barrister Margaret Ng have been sentenced.
3 minute read

International Edition

More Legal Leaders Join Opposition to New Voting Restrictions in the US

The new signers include two firms with Georgia roots.
12 minute read

International Edition

'A Total Disgrace': Industry Reacts to Chinese Sanctions Fight with Chambers

One UK partner calls the sanctions 'one of the biggest attacks on our legal system in history', but many are also critical of Essex Court Chambers.
7 minute read

International Edition

Longest-Serving Supreme Court Justice of Canada Appointed to Professorship at Harvard Law School

Internationally renowned Justice Rosalie Abella is known for her decisions and theories on equality, human rights and constitutional law.
3 minute read

International Edition

Paul Weiss Leaders: It's Time for Legal Industry to Fight Voter Suppression Efforts

Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp and partner Robert Atkins, co-chair of the Brennan Center for Justice, call for law firms to join corporate America in standing up to legislation that may suppress voting rights.
4 minute read

International Edition

Law Society Of England and Wales Hits Back At Chinese Sanctions Against UK Lawyers

Essex Court Chambers was among those sanctioned by the Chinese government for its stance on alleged human rights atrocities against the Uyghur population.
2 minute read

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China Bans Essex Court Chambers, Human Rights Lawyers over Xinjiang Accusations

China accuses Essex Court Chambers and Geoffrey Nice QC of spreading lies and misinformation over alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
4 minute read

International Edition

Several UK Firms Sign Up to Code Tackling Afro Hair Discrimination

Firms that sign up to the code pledge to protect Black lawyers and staff who come to work with natural hair and Afro-hairstyles.
3 minute read

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