Whether you reside in Georgia or were simply visiting when an accident resulted in your injury, you may be entitled to compensation if someone else is at fault. However, how can you determine if your situation warrants a case and what actions should you take? Here are the key elements to know about personal injury […]
Freshfields has continued its US expansion by hiring two private equity lawyers in New York. The firm now has more than 400 lawyers in the US after expanding with some key hires in New York, Washington DC and Silicon Valley in recent years. The employment of the two new hires, outlined in the media release
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On Thursday 21 March 2024, the Barristers of 2 Selborne Chambers Sydney will reach out to Newcastle and the Central Coast to present a Property and Family Law Conference. The objective of this Conference is to deepen the relationship between the Sydney Bar and Barristers and Solicitors in the Newcastle and Central Coast regions. Mindful
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Latest NZ Law Jobs On NZ’s Best Law Jobs Network The firm has brought through three new partners – one from its Corporate and Commercial and another from its Banking and Finance practice groups, and a lateral hire from a specialist trust and private client law firm. MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ Chief Executive, Andrew Poole, says that all three
Allen & Overy’s current managing partner Khalid Garousha has been selected to lead the new firm following an announcement this week (see below). Shearman’s current global managing partner, Doreen Lilienfeld, is to operate as the co-managing partner of the new firm’s US business. The media statement: Allen & Overy (A&O) and Shearman & Sterling (Shearman)
Start-Up Law Update The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is an investment instrument that has gained popularity in the start-up world. It offers an approach to equity financing and can be beneficial for both start-ups and investors. However, like any arrangement, there are advantages and disadvantages to consider. In this post, we will explore
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In a not-entirely-unexpected move, former LawFuel Lawyer of the Year in 2019 and Law Society president Tiana Epati is to move to Bankside Chambers in March. The announcement came from a LinkedIn post made by Epati this week. Formerly a partner with Rishworth Wall & Mathieson, she became a barrister in 2022 and has been
King & Spalding has opened an office in Dallas through the strategic recruitment of trial lawyer Veronica Moyé from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. This move signifies the expansion of King & Spalding’s footprint in Texas, marking the third office in the state. The Dallas office will be under the leadership of Veronica Moyé, alongside recent
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Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/book-lot-on-black-wooden-shelf-zeH-ljawHtg Gone are the days when becoming a lawyer only meant burying your nose in thick books and taking endless notes in lecture halls. The digital wave has hit legal education, and it’s making waves, changing how students learn about the law, interact with it, and prepare for their careers. Let’s dive into
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DLA Piper International has elected Charles Severs as its next Managing Partner, effective 1 January 2025. Following his ten-year tenure as International Managing Partner and Global co-CEO, Simon Levine will step away from the role to lead DLA Piper’s innovation and strategic transformation programme in a new role as Strategic Innovation Partner. Charles joined DLA
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