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June 03, 2024
Barrister Loses Disability Bias Case Against Chambers Head
A barrister who accused the head of an English criminal chambers of bullying in claims for disability discrimination cannot sue after a judge ruled he was not disabled and therefore has no basis for bringing his case.
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May 31, 2024
UK Litigation Roundup: Here's What You Missed In London
This past week in London has seen financier Crispin Odey file a defamation claim against the Financial Times, Ford hit with the latest "Dieselgate" claim and a human rights activist bring a privacy claim against Saudi Arabia. Here, Law360 looks at these and other new claims in the U.K.
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May 31, 2024
Clifford Chance Hires New Capital Markets Partner In Frankfurt
Clifford Chance LLP has brought on a new partner from White & Case LLP to its global capital markets practice in Frankfurt as it aims to strengthen its ability to advise corporate finance clients on a multinational scale.
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May 31, 2024
Investor Sues Wealth Managers, Lawyers For Negligence
A real estate investor has sued a law firm and two finance companies in a London court, claiming they negligently advised her on an investment worth almost £20 million ($25.5 million).
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May 31, 2024
Solicitor Struck Off For Using Client's Card At ATM
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has struck off a former partner at a Midlands law firm after she admitted she had been jailed for withdrawing thousands of pounds from an elderly client's bank account.
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May 31, 2024
Law Firm Denies Promoting Misleading Investment Scheme
A law firm has denied an accusation by the Financial Conduct Authority that it assisted a client in promoting a misleading care home investment scheme, arguing it provided legal advice in "good faith" based on the information it was given.
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May 31, 2024
Quillon Law Strengthens Litigation Team With Commercial Pro
Quillon Law LLP has recruited Alina Neal, an experienced litigator, from Stephenson Harwood LLP as counsel as the litigation boutique seeks to expand its commercial and financial disputes practice.
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May 31, 2024
Osbornes Law Appoints First Female Managing Partner
Osbornes Law LLP has appointed Jo Wescott as its new managing partner, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold this position in the law firm's 50-year history.
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May 31, 2024
A&O Shearman Boosts NQ Pay To £150K In Line With Rivals
Allen Overy Shearman Sterling said on Friday that it will be lifting the salaries for newly qualified lawyers in the U.K. to £150,000 ($191,000), matching similar pay rises at Clifford Chance LLP, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Linklaters LLP.
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May 31, 2024
Ex-Siemens GC Looks Outside Legal Advice Box In New Role
Aniela Foster-Turner knew as a teenager in Romania that she wanted to be a lawyer. Here, Enoda's new general counsel speaks to Law360 about her path to legal practice, the jobs she has held and the difficulties GCs face in trying to remain independent.
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May 30, 2024
Ex-BigLaw Atty Fights 10-Year Sentence In OneCoin Case
A former Locke Lord LLP partner urged the Second Circuit Wednesday to ax his 10-year prison sentence and conviction for laundering around $400 million in proceeds from the global OneCoin cryptocurrency scam, saying the case was contaminated by perjury and errors at the trial court level.
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May 30, 2024
Bar Calls For Inquiry Amid Criminal Case Backlog 'Crisis'
The Bar Council called on Thursday for an independent public inquiry to carry out a comprehensive review of the criminal justice system in order to resolve the backlog of cases currently at "crisis levels."
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May 30, 2024
Pass Rates For Second SQE Exam Rise In January
Nearly three-quarters of aspiring lawyers passed their SQE2 exam in January in a significant leap from the previous cohort's pass rate, the solicitors' watchdog for England and Wales has revealed.
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May 30, 2024
Firm Faces Negligence Case Over Historical Sex Abuse Claim
Law firm Hugh James is being sued for as much as £1.5 million ($1.9 million) by a former pupil of a Catholic school who alleges solicitors mishandled his claim over historical sexual abuse.
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May 30, 2024
Barrister Group Welcomes Its Largest-Ever Pupil Cohort
The Barrister Group said on Thursday that it has welcomed 10 new pupils to its ranks to pursue qualification to practice, which marks the largest cohort in the history of the chambers.
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May 30, 2024
LSB Delays SRA Axiom Ince Probe Results Until After Election
The Legal Services Board said Thursday that it is delaying publishing a report of its probe into how the Solicitors Regulation Authority handled the collapse of Axiom Ince Ltd. until after the general election.
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May 29, 2024
Lawyer Loses Bid To Nix SRA Probe Over COVID Vax Letters
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal on Wednesday tossed a bid by an impugned solicitor to have his prosecution struck out for abuse of process, saying the case regarding whether he misused his position in representing vaccine-hesitant clients should proceed to trial.
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May 29, 2024
Taylor Wessing Says £395K Unpaid For Advising Football Club
Taylor Wessing LLP is suing a real estate company owned by the chairman of Southend United FC for £394,733 ($502,000) that it alleges remains unpaid after the law firm provided legal services to the National League football club.
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May 29, 2024
Watchdog To Treble Compensation Fund Fee For Attys, Firms
The solicitors' watchdog for England and Wales has set out plans to treble the compensation fund contribution required of lawyers and firms next year following a slew of high-profile claims and interventions over the past 18 months.
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May 29, 2024
Linklaters Promotes 2 Partners In US And Germany
Linklaters LLP announced two key promotions of partners to capital markets leadership roles on Wednesday.
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May 29, 2024
Barrister Fined For Not Disclosing SRA Investigation
A lawyer was fined £5,000 ($6,360) Wednesday for not informing the barrister's regulator of an investigation into him by the Solicitors Regulation Authority over a failure to safeguard client information and assets by a law firm he ran.
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May 29, 2024
Ex-BigLaw Associate On Starting Legal Tech Co. Robin AI
Richard Robinson, a former BigLaw associate and founder and CEO of contract review software company Robin AI, believes artificial intelligence can help reduce attorney burnout, increase diversity in the legal profession and change society's perception of lawyers.
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May 29, 2024
Clifford Chance Joins Rivals In Boosting NQ Salaries To £150K
Clifford Chance LLP said on Wednesday that it will be upping salaries for newly qualified lawyers to £150,000 ($190,000), joining Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP and Linklaters LLP while leaving behind A&O Shearman and Slaughter and May, other Magic Circle firms.
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May 29, 2024
McDermott Hires Senior Restructuring Pro For London Office
McDermott Will & Emery LLP has added a senior consultant to its transactions practice as the firm looks to bolster its ability to advise on cross-border companies in financial distress.
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May 29, 2024
UK Law Firms Turning To Tech Quicker Than Global Peers
U.K. law firms are adopting new technologies such as artificial intelligence at a quicker pace than their global rivals in response to economic headwinds, according to a report released Wednesday.
Expert Analysis
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Risks The Judiciary Needs To Be Aware Of When Using AI
Recently published judiciary service guidance aims to temper reliance on AI by court staff in their work, and with ever-increasing and evolving technology, such tools should be used for supplementary assistance rather than as a replacement for already existing judicial research tools, says Philip Sewell at Shepherd & Wedderburn.
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Prompt Engineering Skills Are Changing The Legal Profession
With a focus on higher-value work as repetitive tasks are delegated to artificial intelligence, legal roles are set to become more inspiring, and lawyers need not fear the rising demand for prompt engineers that is altering the technology-enabled legal environment, say Eric Crawley, Shah Karim and Paul O’Hagan at Epiq Legal.
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4 Legal Privilege Lessons From Dechert Disclosure Ruling
The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Al Sadeq v. Dechert LLP, finding that evidence may have been incorrectly withheld, provides welcome clarification of the scope of legal professional privilege, including the application of the iniquity exception, says Tim Knight at Travers Smith.
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PR Perspectives: Don't Overstate Well-Being Or Enviro Efforts
Law firms should look to embrace a strong arsenal of sustainability and well-being initiatives before beginning to publicize their commitment to green and mental health efforts, or they can face the risk of making false claims, says Steve Rudaini at SJR Communications.
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Record Level Of Partner Hires Shows No Sign Of Slowing
With indications that law firm hiring activity is increasing, the competitive market is causing candidates to evaluate potential employers more carefully, and large numbers of partners are migrating away from Silver Circle and West End firms in pursuit of closer parity in work and pay, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.
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PR Perspectives: Choosing How To Communicate For Impact
Successful legal public relations involves developing productive working relationships, and choosing which medium to use when communicating is important, since it will reflect the level of familiarity with the lawyer or journalist as well as the message, says Daniela Conte at Gibson Dunn.
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Talent Acquisition Is Shifting As US Firms Permeate London
U.S. law firms’ continued growth in London and aggressive talent acquisition strategies are reshaping how lawyers are attracted, nurtured and retained, and success in this evolving environment lies in understanding and adapting to changing priorities and values, says Nathan Peart at Major Lindsey.
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More Remains To Be Done To Achieve Gender Parity In Law
Significant strides have been made over the years to improve gender diversity in the legal profession, but the pay gap, lack of workplace flexibility and uneven child care burden remain significant challenges to progress, says Caroline Green at Browne Jacobson.
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US And UK Law Firms Continue Trend Of EU Expansion
A broad spectrum of U.S. and U.K. law firms are now seeking fresh opportunities in Europe's fastest growing and constantly evolving sectors by opening offices in strategic locations across the continent, says James Lavan at Buchanan Law.
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Legal Industry Can Help Steer UK Out Of Social Mobility Crisis
The legal industry has a responsibility to help mitigate the U.K. social mobility crisis highlighted by the recent State of the Nation report, and it can start to increase socioeconomic diversity in its ranks by focusing on reducing the educational barriers to entering the profession, says Jo-Anne Pugh at BPP University Law School.
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2024 Will Be A Busy Year For Generative AI And IP Issues
In light of increased litigation and policy proposals on balancing intellectual property rights and artificial intelligence innovation, 2024 is shaping up to be full of fast-moving developments that will have significant implications for AI tool developers, users of such tools and rights holders, say lawyers at Mishcon de Reya.
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How Businesses Can Prepare For Cyber Resilience In 2024
With cybersecurity breaches one of the biggest threats to U.K. businesses and as legislation tightens, organizations should prioritize their external security measures in 2024 and mitigate risks by being well-informed on internal data protection procedures, says Kevin Modiri at Nelsons.
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PR Perspectives: Taking Stock Of 2023, Preparing For 2024
As law firms and PR teams review their 2023 external communications output, it is a good moment to consider how to maintain a perfect profile in order to enhance, protect and advance a firm's reputation for the coming year, says Louise Beeson at Bell Yard Communications.
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PR Perspectives: How To Communicate A Law Firm Merger
Recent data shows a significant increase in law firm mergers and acquisitions in the U.K., and to ensure the deal goes without a hitch, both internal and external communications need to be carefully planned so that appropriate messaging aligns with the objectives of the deal, says Belinda Lewis at Birketts.
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Why Law Firms Should Heed Calls To Put ESG Over Profit
According to Deloitte’s recent survey, the majority of Gen Z and millennials remain unimpressed with businesses’ societal impact, and junior lawyers in particular are increasingly expecting the legal profession to shift to a business model that prioritizes sustainability above profitability, says Dana Denis-Smith at Obelisk Support.