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Long-serving Slaughters litigator joins Eversheds in Hong Kong

Eversheds has added a partner to its Hong Kong arm with the hire of former Slaughter and May litigator Mark Yeadon. Yeadon, who spent 22 years at Slaughters, including 20 in Hong Kong, becomes the fourth partner in Eversheds' Hong Kong disputes team. The office currently houses almost 30 lawyers, a number which the firm plans to grow to 50 in the next 12 months.
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New figures highlight minimal impact of libel tourism on defamation cases

The number of defamation cases in the UK courts rose by 6% during 2009-10 after a spike in the number of claims brought by celebrities, new figures have revealed. The research, conducted by Sweet & Maxwell, shows the number of reported defamation cases rose by 6% from 78 in 2008-09 to 83 in 2009-10, with the number of celebrity cases almost trebling from 11 to 30, including high-profile claims brought by stars including Lily Allen, Kate Beckinsale and David Beckham.
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Sullivan acts for Barclays on $298m fine for US sanctions violations

Sullivan & Cromwell has advised Barclays on its $298m (£190m) settlement with US authorities after the bank was charged with violating economic sanctions in dealings with countries including Iran, Cuba and Libya, reports The National Law Journal. The US Justice Department alleged that Barclays "knowingly and willfully" facilitated US dollar transactions "for a number of parties and countries" that are sanctioned by the US Government, with the allegations spanning from March 1995 to September 2006.
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Former Halliwells litigation duo take up new roles at DWF in Manchester

DWF has recruited two former Halliwells lawyers for its commercial litigation team in Manchester. Stephen Morris and James Lappin have joined the firm's commercial litigation practice as a partner and director respectively. Morris has 17 years' experience in commercial litigation, the last eight of which he spent as a partner at Halliwells.
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In-house counsel favouring UK firms over US rivals for international work

In-house lawyers around the world are increasingly turning to UK law firms ahead of US competitors for their international legal work, according to new research. A survey of corporate counsel at 1,000 large companies around the world has found that 53% now use English law for international work, while only 34% use US law. When asked to name law firms they would consider for multijurisdictional deals or litigation involving three or more countries, only 30% named US firms, compared to 70% who preferred firms in the UK.
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Shearman partner joins King & Spalding to help launch new office in Singapore

King & Spalding is set to open in Singapore with the hire of Shearman & Sterling international arbitration partner John Savage. The firm announced yesterday (9 August) that it has applied for a licence to set up an office in the region specialising in commercial arbitration and energy work.
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London calling still worth following: why the capital is the place to be for pupillage

It may be expensive, but the capital is the place to be for pupillage, says Field Court barrister Ayeesha Bhutta...
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Grimmer down south - why the regions are a great bet for up-and-coming barristers

With top sets opening branches up north, the regions are a great bet for up-and-coming barristers, argues Leeds-based pupil Adam Beaumont...
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Hogan Lovells Moscow departures continue as disputes partner joins Baker Botts

Hogan Lovells has seen a second departure from its Moscow office this week with dispute resolution partner Dominic Pellew joining Baker Botts. Pellew is set to join the US firm as a partner in its arbitration practice on Monday (9 August). He joined legacy Lovells from Herbert Smith in 2007 as the firm's sole disputes partner in Moscow.
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Court ruling in A&O layoff dispute reopens debate over status of France associates

Allen & Overy (A&O) has been ordered to pay damages to a former Paris associate who was laid off last year as part of the firm's global redundancy programme. The magic circle firm declined to comment on the ruling, first reported on RollOnFriday, other than to state: "The court found in favour of the associate and the matter has now been settled."
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