Dealing with no deal
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With a no-deal Brexit on 31 October now a realistic prospect, we assess how the top UK law firms are preparing
The clean-up crew
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In-house litigation teams vary markedly in size even at the most regulated companies, but they have taken on more authority and are managing disputes closer to home
Reaping what you sow
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We look at the challenges and opportunities present for entrepreneurs within India’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem
Under pressure
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With no end in sight to high-street closures and job losses, IHL talks to retail GCs about the fight to adapt
US entrants, boutiques and funding prompt evolution of disputes scene
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More firms than ever are jostling for position in the City’s booming disputes market
Brexit v Dicey
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With Brexit entrenching divisions, Britain’s patchwork constitution is being increasingly pitted against political upheaval. Do legal experts see crisis brewing?
Profile: Elizabeth Messud – Kingfisher
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The retail group’s legal director on crossing snow-covered fields in wool boots and why the Russians would just get Brexit done
A no-deal outlook and the law – time for pragmatic pessimism
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New Law is as a breed still a lot better at promise than delivery, particularly on claims of providing better value than law firms.
Significant matters – Autumn 2019
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WeWork picks 11 firms for first EMEA panel Workspace provider WeWork has launched its first legal panel for the EMEA region with 11 firms for an initial two-year period. The panel includes Addleshaw Goddard, Bird & Bird, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, DLA Piper, Eversheds Sutherland, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Hogan Lovells, …
Charity begins at home
Legal Briefing
George Wilkinson, secretary to the Ashfords Foundation, outlines the positive benefits to law firms of getting serious about their charity work I am frequently asked why Ashfords established a charitable foundation. Having explained the why and the how, almost invariably the next remark is: ‘Why didn’t we think of that?’
Competition for competition claims?
Legal Briefing
Until recently, the lion’s share of follow-on claims in relation to large EU-wide cartels were brought in the English courts. The claimant is the one who decides where to bring the claim (subject to the chosen courts having jurisdiction) and the availability of broad disclosure and other aspects of English procedure have made England an …
Enforcement of court judgments and arbitral awards in Saudi Arabia
Legal Briefing
Court judgments and arbitral awards are enforced in Saudi Arabia in accordance with the new Enforcement Law issued by Royal Decree No. M/53, dated 13 Shaban 1433H (corresponding to 3 July 2012) (the Enforcement Law); and the Implementing Regulations for the Enforcement Law issued by Ministerial Resolution No. 9892 dated 17 Rabi Thani 1434H (corresponding …
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