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Travers Smith Latest to Introduce Domestic Violence Policy
The firm is offering paid leave arrangements to those living with domestic abuse and has launched an anonymous communication platform.
Slaughter and May Introduces New Assistant Role Following Review
The update comes as several U.K. firms have parted ways with legal PAs, following redundancy rounds amid COVID-19 pressures.
Google to Pay Australian Media Companies For Content But Facebook Blocks All Australian News
The two markedly different responses to Australia's new law requiring the tech giants to pay for news content and links are being closely watched around the world as regulators seek to address the power imbalance between the platforms and traditional media.
Google to Pay Australian Media Companies to Blunt Impact of Tough News Law
Facebook, in contrast, has responded to the new law by blocking news from Australian publishers from appearing on its site everywhere, and by preventing people in Australia from accessing any news stories on its platform.
'Surprising And Fascinating': Debevoise Saw Partner Profits Jump 23% in 2020
The firm's overall performance also touched Debevoise's London office, which saw a 12% revenue increase year-over-year.
Linklaters' Charlie Jacobs To Join JP Morgan In Leadership Role
The Linklaters senior partner is set to join the global investment bank after 30 years at the law firm.
Deloitte Legal Hires Longtime Baker McKenzie Amsterdam Partner
The hire strengthens Deloitte Legal's dealmaking team in an emerging hub of stock trading in Europe.
A Q&A With Georgia Dawson: 'I Am Looking Forward To Calling London Home Again'
Freshfields' senior partner discusses the firm's progress in the U.S., the conduct committees and what aspects of the firm's culture could change.
Travers Smith Rolls Out Legal Tech Training to Staff and Lawyers
"It is becoming increasingly important for lawyers to have an understanding of the nuts and bolts of technology," the firm's legal technology head said.
Willkie Farr Taps Gibson Dunn for Brussels Competition Partner Hire
The hire follows a flurry of moves and office launches in Brussels on the back of a competition boom.
Jones Day 2nd Big Law Victim of Accellion Breach
Two weeks after Goodwin Procter came forward with news that a vendor it used had been compromised, information surfaced that Jones Day was also affected.
Profits Took a Big Leap in 2020 at Locke Lord, Even as Revenue Slipped
The firm closed its Hong Kong office in 2020, but revenue from its U.K. office totaled $15.5 million—up from $15 million in 2019.
White & Case Grows London Revenue By 18%
The firm's London office turnover is nearing the $400 million mark after the firm measured a dip in London revenues in 2019.
Eversheds to Reward Staff Who Signed Up to Reduced Hours
The firm will make payments to people who signed up to the scheme but were too busy to have their hours cut.