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An Ashurst Legacy: The Abolitionist Pioneers in UK Law

Figures including Ashurst's founder and a Freshfields partner played roles in the abolition of slavery on both sides of the Atlantic.
5 minute read

International Edition

One Black British Lawyer's Take on UK Racism And 'Elitist' Law

The Dechert London trainee discusses his thoughts on the nature of racism in the UK and how the legal industry still has much to do.
4 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Diversity Chief Talks About His Experiences of Racism

Daniel Danso encourages his colleagues to recognise and acknowledge racism when they see it.
5 minute read

International Edition

Firms Commit Funds to Racial Justice Groups After George Floyd Death

Morrison & Foerster, Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance are among firms to up donations to anti-racism groups, while other firm leaders have issues statements of support to the movement.
5 minute read

International Edition

What the Death of George Floyd Should Teach the Legal Industry

As a black CEO and former Big Law M&A lawyer, Bryan Parker offers practical tips on what law firms and the legal industry need to do to facilitate meaningful change.
8 minute read

International Edition

'Things Are Different Now': General Counsel, Corporations React Publicly to George Floyd's Death

"We didn't think of this necessarily as a political issue," said Minority Corporate Counsel Association chair Stuart Alderoty, general counsel of fintech firm Ripple Labs Inc.
6 minute read

International Edition

Hong Kong Reacts as Beijing Plans Implementation of New National Security Law

Legal organizations and foreign business interests have raised concerns about Beijing's proposed legislation, and massive pro-democracy demonstrations are once again filling Hong Kong's streets.
6 minute read

International Edition

Lord Sumption: A Response To My Critics On Lockdown

"Somebody has to speak up for rationality, objectivity, and a sense of proportion" regarding the COVID-19 lockdown, the former Supreme Court judge says.
4 minute read

International Edition

Political Unrest Resumes in Hong Kong With First Court Hearing After Lawyers' Arrests

With the number of COVID-19 cases falling to zero in Hong Kong, pro-democracy protestors are planning to resume large-scale demonstrations, including one to mark the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests June 4.
3 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Senior Partner Calls on Legal Industry to 'Pull Together' in COVID-19 Fight

'Justice systems and justice workers are on the frontline of this pandemic' says a briefing by lawyers from around the world.
3 minute read

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