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Dechert Agrees to Pay £20M to ENRC Over Neil Gerrard Scandal

"[Dechert] has jettisoned Gerrard from their camp" said ENRC's lawyer at the hearing, regarding their split in legal representation.
2 minute read

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Jones Day's Subpoena of Orrick Over Poached Partner in Paris Must Be Enforced, Court Rules

Jones Day tried, but failed, to first get the Superior Court of the District of Columbia to issue the summons, before turning to the California court, where Orrick is headquartered.
3 minute read

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Mishcon's Multimillion Dollar Hiring Dispute with KWM Moves to Arbitration

Tensions arose after Mishcon closed its New York office in January 2020, with lawyers leaving for King & Wood Mallesons.
3 minute read

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Skadden Hits Back at A&O with Arbitration Partner Hire

The London hire comes a matter of months after A&O hired a longstanding Skadden arbitration partner in London.
2 minute read

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Attorneys with US, UK Ties Advising WNBA Star Griner as Prison Sentence Looms

Brittney Griner is represented by Maria Blagovolina. The former Allen & Overy associate is a partner at Rybalkin Gortsunyan Dyakin, founded in 2018 by two former Akin Gump partners.
3 minute read

International Edition

As Dechert Faces Hacking Allegations, Aviation Tycoon Gets Subpoena Against NY Atty

Farhad Azima contends that former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard helped the Middle Eastern Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah hack into his emails.
4 minute read

International Edition

New Trend in Climate Litigation Threatens EU Emissions Curbs

Fossil Fuel companies are using a 1990s investment agreement treaty to recoup investment losses suffered as a result of governments' plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions. NGOs have called the treaty a "climate action killer" and lawyers say it has created a regulatory chill.
9 minute read

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Ex-CC Partner Turns to SRA After Lawyers for Nadeem Zahawi Threaten Legal Action

The ex-partner has asked the SRA to clamp down on intimidating 'confidential' lawyer letters following a spat with the U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer.
3 minute read

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Credit Suisse's UK Subsidiary to Pay $22 Million in Restitution in Mozambique Tuna Fishing Case

U.S. District Judge William Kuntz described the sentencing, part of a three-year deferred prosecution agreement, as a "day of sadness," noting the impact of the scheme on its victims.
2 minute read

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UK High Court Reserves Judgment in Venezuelan Gold Case

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, who some label an illegitimate and corrupt dictator, for years has sought the release of nearly $2 billion worth of bullion held by the Bank of England.
3 minute read

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