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Herbert Smith Freehills Hires Former Deutsche Bank General Counsel to Join Australian Practice

The hire comes at a time of heightened interest in financial services regulation in Australia following a government investigation that found gross misconduct and dishonesty in many parts of the financial sector, including in Australia's major banks.
2 minute read

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Greenberg Traurig Expands in Amsterdam

It joins several other firms that have expanded in the European city over the past year.
3 minute read

International Edition

Are Companies Playing It Too Safe With GDPR Breach Reporting?

A new report from the law firm of Pinsent Masons shows that there has been a high level of GDPR "over-reporting" at the U.K.'s Information Commissioner's Office, but organizations who may think they are playing it safe may actually be opening themselves up to further regulatory scrutiny.
4 minute read

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Freshfields' Ryan Beckwith to Face Full SDT Hearing

Beckwith stands accused of abusing his position of seniority and engaging in sexual activity with a junior colleague without her consent.
3 minute read

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'It's a Warning to Everyone' – City Partners Share Shock Over Trainee Signature Forgery

The ex-trainee was fined and can no longer work as a solicitor after tracing a client's signature on a document.
4 minute read

International Edition

As #MeToo Yields Harassment Investigations, Companies Turn to E-Discovery to Help

E-discovery companies say in the past two to three years they've noticed a sizable increase in corporate clients leveraging their platforms to investigate workplace harassment.
3 minute read

International Edition

Gateley to Pay Six-Figure Damages After Partner-Client Friendship Breaks Down

The High Court has ruled that Gateley acted negligently in a case that cautions against the dangers of conducting a professional relationship on casual terms.
3 minute read

International Edition

CMS Sacks Partner As SRA Steps In

It is the latest in a series of partner dismissals in the City.
2 minute read

International Edition

Nestlé Hires Shell Lawyer as General Counsel

Leanne Geale begins her new role in August and will oversee the global food and drink company's legal and compliance functions. She currently serves as Royal Dutch Shell's chief ethics and compliance officer.
3 minute read

International Edition

In Detail: The Allegations Against Freshfields Partner Ryan Beckwith

The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal hearing was a 'first of its kind case' that even saw the lead SRA investigator having to deny assertions of 'colluding' with the complainant, as well as 'witness coaching'.
8 minute read

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