Field Fisher Waterhouse suspends London partner
In a move unprecedented in the firm’s history, Field Fisher Waterhouse has suspended one of its partners. Head of IP and technology Mark Abell has fallen out…
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DLA Piper and Dechert settle dispute over lateral hire
A long running dispute between DLA Piper and Dechert over Dechert’s hire of former DLA litigation co-head Neil Gerrard has been settled after…
Ayodhya: Allahabad High Court's verdict expected any time; Summary of the case so far
A 3 Judge Bench at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court today passed the verdict in the controversial 60 year old Ayodhya title suit case. Over 70 counsels were heard in the case, and the main issues for…
Kirkland lands million-dollar payout after outsourcing dispute
A US judge has awarded Kirkland & Ellis and one other US firm $10m (£6m) in legal fees in a dispute over an outsourcing agreement, reports The Am Law Daily. The dispute stemmed…
Simmons & Simmons strengthens Asia ADR practice with new Hong Kong partner
To boost the support for Asian clients who are increasingly investing in the Middle East and Middle Eastern clients who are looking to do business in Asia, Simmons & Simmons has brought onboard dispute resolution expert…
Lord Falconer joins Gibson Dunn
Former Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer is set to join Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, following in Lord Goldsmith's footsteps by joining a US law firm. Falconer, who joins the firm's London office, takes on the role of senior…
Cravath sends US veteran John Beerbower to build London disputes practice
Cravath Swaine & Moore senior litigation partner John Beerbower has moved to the firm's London office to spearhead the dispute resolution practice in the capital. The firm is also upping its corporate strength in the UK…