Legal News

White & Case gains Czech litigation team with local acquisition

White & Case has taken on board the bulk of Czech independent firm Horák & Chvosta in a significant hire for its Prague office.

DLA Piper targets Mongolian market via local tie-up

DLA Piper has entered Mongolia through a non-exclusive tie-up with local firm C&G Partners.

Slaughters welcomes five to partnership, three in corporate

Slaughter and May has made its biggest round of promotions for four years, making up five partners in its City base.

BLG's aviation team defects to Holman Fenwick

Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) is losing its entire eight-strong aviation team to rival insurance firm Holman Fenwick & Willan (HFW).

First bar census reveals little improvement in diversity statistics

Diversity at the bar has increased only marginally over the past five years, the results of the Bar Standard Board’s first-ever census of the profession has revealed.

Freshfields boosts Paris office with Paul Hastings team

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has swooped on the Paris office of Paul Hastings to the hire a three-strong public law team headed by partner Pascal Cuche.

Clydes to face Employment Tribunal claim from former partner

An attempt by Clyde & Co to have Employment Tribunal proceedings against it stayed through the High Court has been rejected.

Trinity appoints SNR Denton partner as private equity head

Niche corporate firm Trinity International has expanded its team by appointing SNR Denton partner Hugh Naylor as head of private equity.

Law Society seeks to become ABS regulator

The Law Society is to seek approval to become a designated licensing authority for alternative business structures (ABS).

Deutsche Bank expands City legal roster

Deutsche Bank has extended its list of preferred City legal advisers with at least five firms being added to the enlarged roster.