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Ex-DWF paralegal rebuked over role in failed development scheme payment errors

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Ex-DWF paralegal rebuked over role in failed development scheme payment errors

July 14, 2025

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Linklaters hires eight-lawyer restructuring team from elite Paris rival

July 11, 2025

Freshfields lands $10bn Merck mandate as US momentum continues

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Freshfields lands $10bn Merck mandate as US momentum continues

July 11, 2025

Latham and BCLP advise as US cosmetics giant buys Space NK

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Latham and BCLP advise as US cosmetics giant buys Space NK

July 11, 2025

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Freshfields lands $10bn Merck mandate as US momentum continues

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Latham and BCLP advise as US cosmetics giant buys Space NK

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In-house lawyers turn to ChatGPT over legal AI, new report shows

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July 10, 2025

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Kirkland advises as Warburg Pincus backs new Big Four challenger

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Kirkland advises as Warburg Pincus backs new Big Four challenger

July 10, 2025

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Bird & Bird revenue hits €673m in 33-year growth streak but PEP stalls

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Bird & Bird revenue hits €673m in 33-year growth streak but PEP stalls

July 10, 2025

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Quinn Emanuel secures landmark human rights win for Ukraine against Russia

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Quinn Emanuel secures landmark human rights win for Ukraine against Russia

July 9, 2025

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Broadfield adds Sidley and Kirkland talent in global hiring spree

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Broadfield adds Sidley and Kirkland talent in global hiring spree

July 9, 2025

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Kirkland private equity partner defects to Goodwin

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Kirkland private equity partner defects to Goodwin

July 8, 2025

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UK heavyweights guide $442m float as Hong Kong IPO market booms

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UK heavyweights guide $442m float as Hong Kong IPO market booms

July 7, 2025

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Former Jones Day partner to face SDT over ‘burn it’ order

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Former Jones Day partner to face SDT over ‘burn it’ order

July 7, 2025

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Sidley and Slaughters among firms advising on £5.7bn deal for UK insurer

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Sidley and Slaughters among firms advising on £5.7bn deal for UK insurer

July 4, 2025

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London partner moves hit all-time high as talent war continues

July 4, 2025

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Weil boosts funds bench with A&O Shearman hire, targets more laterals

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Weil boosts funds bench with A&O Shearman hire, targets more laterals

July 3, 2025

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A&O Shearman and Macfarlanes guide Santander's £2.65bn TSB swoop

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A&O Shearman and Macfarlanes guide Santander's £2.65bn TSB swoop

July 3, 2025

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Freshfields offers legal tech masters for future trainees plus £20k grant

July 3, 2025

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Firms advise as Clio buys vLex in $1bn legal tech shake-up

July 2, 2025

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EY loses energy duo to Jones Day as exits continue

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EY loses energy duo to Jones Day as exits continue

July 2, 2025

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Paul Hastings adds another partner from White & Case in energy and infra-focused buildout

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Paul Hastings adds another partner from White & Case in energy and infra-focused buildout

July 1, 2025

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HSF Kramer raises NQ salaries to £145k - just short of Magic Circle benchmark

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HSF Kramer raises NQ salaries to £145k - just short of Magic Circle benchmark

July 1, 2025

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Fieldfisher lands in Portugal with hire of 68-strong team

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Fieldfisher lands in Portugal with hire of 68-strong team

July 1, 2025

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Ashurst breaks £1bn barrier to extend nine-year growth streak

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Ashurst breaks £1bn barrier to extend nine-year growth streak

July 1, 2025

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Linklaters continues New York growth spree with capital markets hire

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Linklaters continues New York growth spree with capital markets hire

June 30, 2025

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Addleshaw Goddard grows Scottish footprint as international expansion accelerates

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Addleshaw Goddard grows Scottish footprint as international expansion accelerates

June 30, 2025

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Legora adds Dentons to growing list of Big Law customers

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Legora adds Dentons to growing list of Big Law customers

June 30, 2025

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Linklaters toasts 'world-first' $550m securitisation of wine and spirits assets

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Linklaters toasts 'world-first' $550m securitisation of wine and spirits assets

June 30, 2025

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Inside Europe's biggest legal tech event - some takeaways

June 29, 2025

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Travers Smith advises Florian Wirtz on record £116m Liverpool move

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Travers Smith advises Florian Wirtz on record £116m Liverpool move

June 27, 2025

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£1m PEP, 135% bonuses: Stephenson Harwood toasts record year (and shuns US merger)

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£1m PEP, 135% bonuses: Stephenson Harwood toasts record year (and shuns US merger)

June 27, 2025

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McDermott and Schulte approve merger to create $2.8bn powerhouse

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McDermott and Schulte approve merger to create $2.8bn powerhouse

June 27, 2025

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Linklaters re-elects leadership duo after record-breaking year

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Linklaters re-elects leadership duo after record-breaking year

June 26, 2025

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Three US firms score roles on £190m Crystal Palace stake sale

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Three US firms score roles on £190m Crystal Palace stake sale

June 26, 2025

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Kirkland and Latham guide Apollo on record £4.5bn private credit deal for UK nuclear plant

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Kirkland and Latham guide Apollo on record £4.5bn private credit deal for UK nuclear plant

June 26, 2025

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Milbank’s new infra team leads on Macquarie’s UK airports deal

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Milbank’s new infra team leads on Macquarie’s UK airports deal

June 25, 2025

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US firm’s London office rebuked over Russia sanctions failings

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US firm’s London office rebuked over Russia sanctions failings

June 25, 2025

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White & Case picks up two more Ropes & Gray lawyers in PE expansion

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White & Case picks up two more Ropes & Gray lawyers in PE expansion

June 24, 2025

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City heavyweights lead on £4.4bn Spectris take-private

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City heavyweights lead on £4.4bn Spectris take-private

June 24, 2025

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Harvey hits $5bn valuation in latest $300m funding round

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Harvey hits $5bn valuation in latest $300m funding round

June 23, 2025

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Shoosmiths smashes £1m PEP milestone - hands out £3.5m in bonuses

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Shoosmiths smashes £1m PEP milestone - hands out £3.5m in bonuses

June 23, 2025

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Latham lures $210bn Wachtell dealmaker in major New York coup, FT reports

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Latham lures $210bn Wachtell dealmaker in major New York coup, FT reports

June 22, 2025

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HSF Kramer lands Ashurst real estate disputes head

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HSF Kramer lands Ashurst real estate disputes head

June 20, 2025

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Ex-Orrick associate suspended over inappropriate touching

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Ex-Orrick associate suspended over inappropriate touching

June 20, 2025

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Browne Jacobson clocks 16% revenue growth in record year

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Browne Jacobson clocks 16% revenue growth in record year

June 20, 2025

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Ex-Linklaters strategy chief launches advisory firm to help leaders navigate private capital interest

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Ex-Linklaters strategy chief launches advisory firm to help leaders navigate private capital interest

June 19, 2025

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Eversheds ups NQ pay to £110k in latest salary move

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Eversheds ups NQ pay to £110k in latest salary move

June 19, 2025

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Harvey secures LexisNexis integration as legal AI race heats up

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Harvey secures LexisNexis integration as legal AI race heats up

June 18, 2025

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Business secretary warned by SRA over false solicitor claims

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Business secretary warned by SRA over false solicitor claims

June 18, 2025

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Another big firm signs on with Legora as DWF agrees partnership

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Another big firm signs on with Legora as DWF agrees partnership

June 18, 2025

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US duo lead on $1.6bn swoop for British aerospace firm

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US duo lead on $1.6bn swoop for British aerospace firm

June 18, 2025

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Ex-DWF paralegal rebuked over role in failed development scheme payment errors

Linklaters hires eight-lawyer restructuring team from elite Paris rival

Freshfields lands $10bn Merck mandate as US momentum continues

Latham and BCLP advise as US cosmetics giant buys Space NK

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Ex-DWF paralegal rebuked over role in failed development scheme payment errors

Linklaters hires eight-lawyer restructuring team from elite Paris rival

Freshfields lands $10bn Merck mandate as US momentum continues

Latham and BCLP advise as US cosmetics giant buys Space NK

In-house lawyers turn to ChatGPT over legal AI, new report shows

Kirkland advises as Warburg Pincus backs new Big Four challenger

Bird & Bird revenue hits €673m in 33-year growth streak but PEP stalls

Quinn Emanuel secures landmark human rights win for Ukraine against Russia

Broadfield adds Sidley and Kirkland talent in global hiring spree

Kirkland private equity partner defects to Goodwin

UK heavyweights guide $442m float as Hong Kong IPO market booms

Former Jones Day partner to face SDT over ‘burn it’ order

Sidley and Slaughters among firms advising on £5.7bn deal for UK insurer

London partner moves hit all-time high as talent war continues

Weil boosts funds bench with A&O Shearman hire, targets more laterals

A&O Shearman and Macfarlanes guide Santander's £2.65bn TSB swoop

Freshfields offers legal tech masters for future trainees plus £20k grant

Firms advise as Clio buys vLex in $1bn legal tech shake-up

EY loses energy duo to Jones Day as exits continue

Paul Hastings adds another partner from White & Case in energy and infra-focused buildout

HSF Kramer raises NQ salaries to £145k - just short of Magic Circle benchmark

Fieldfisher lands in Portugal with hire of 68-strong team

Ashurst breaks £1bn barrier to extend nine-year growth streak

Linklaters continues New York growth spree with capital markets hire

Addleshaw Goddard grows Scottish footprint as international expansion accelerates

Legora adds Dentons to growing list of Big Law customers

Linklaters toasts 'world-first' $550m securitisation of wine and spirits assets

Inside Europe's biggest legal tech event - some takeaways

Travers Smith advises Florian Wirtz on record £116m Liverpool move

£1m PEP, 135% bonuses: Stephenson Harwood toasts record year (and shuns US merger)

McDermott and Schulte approve merger to create $2.8bn powerhouse

Linklaters re-elects leadership duo after record-breaking year

Three US firms score roles on £190m Crystal Palace stake sale

Kirkland and Latham guide Apollo on record £4.5bn private credit deal for UK nuclear plant

Milbank’s new infra team leads on Macquarie’s UK airports deal

US firm’s London office rebuked over Russia sanctions failings

White & Case picks up two more Ropes & Gray lawyers in PE expansion

City heavyweights lead on £4.4bn Spectris take-private

Harvey hits $5bn valuation in latest $300m funding round

Shoosmiths smashes £1m PEP milestone - hands out £3.5m in bonuses

Latham lures $210bn Wachtell dealmaker in major New York coup, FT reports

HSF Kramer lands Ashurst real estate disputes head

Ex-Orrick associate suspended over inappropriate touching

Browne Jacobson clocks 16% revenue growth in record year

Ex-Linklaters strategy chief launches advisory firm to help leaders navigate private capital interest

Eversheds ups NQ pay to £110k in latest salary move

Harvey secures LexisNexis integration as legal AI race heats up

Business secretary warned by SRA over false solicitor claims

Another big firm signs on with Legora as DWF agrees partnership

US duo lead on $1.6bn swoop for British aerospace firm