LONDON – International law firm Reed Smith announces that Victoria Bryden and Helen Penwill, two of its associates based in London, have been named winners in the law category at the WeAreTheCity 2024 Rising Star awards. Bryden and Penwill were selected for their successful career paths, and also for their exceptional mentoring and teaching work.
Personal injury cases in California involve situations where an individual suffers physical or emotional harm due to another party’s negligence. To win such a case, the injured party (plaintiff) must prove two key things: that the defendant acted negligently and that this negligence directly caused their injuries. Here’s where expert witnesses come in – they
Image Source Going through a divorce is undeniably tough. It has an impact on your personal life and your finances. Amidst the emotional turmoil, individuals are often besieged by a plethora of questions, each carrying significant weight. These questions span concerns about children’s welfare, legal rights, and financial stability. This blog post aims to address
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For the ninth consecutive year, lawyers from Slaughter and May feature on the Empower Role Model Lists. The lists are published annually to celebrate executives, advocates and future leaders who are championing positive change for ethnic minorities in business. This year’s lists include Partners Samay Shah and Gayathri Kamalanathan, who feature on the Empower 100 Executives Role Model List,
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The $20 Million Payday Deals Albert Goodwin, LawFuel contributing editor Although ‘lateral’ may mean ‘sideways’, it certainly means ‘UP’ when it comes to lawyer compensation as some of the lateral transfers now occurring among big law firms see the big law pay scale rise to $20 million or more. Heady stuff. The pressure is on
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We wrote recently about the headlines made by Wellington’s unusual lawyer Tyrone Barugh who sees cases where others may see . . well, nothing really. His latest foray, which achieved international news, involved Barugh booking and then canceling 58 Jetstar flights when he claimed back NZ$3,540 in Australian passenger movement charges, a tax included in
>> Latest Law Jobs Here GAR 100 is Global Arbitration Review’s guide to specialist international arbitration practices. The guide only includes firms that can demonstrate a consistent stream of international arbitration hearings before credible arbitrators. Chapman Tripp is the only New Zealand Law Firm to be ranked in the guide, recognising the firm’s dedicated international arbitration practice,
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We welcomed Helen Pryde earlier this year to our Auckland litigation and employment team as a special counsel. Helen regularly advises both private and public sector clients in respect of all aspects of employment law, including performance management, disciplinary processes (with a particular expertise where issues may overlap with criminal law), restructuring and redundancy, restraints of trade,
With its strategic location, diverse population, and thriving economy, Miami offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and established businesses. However, to successfully operate in Miami, understanding the state and local tax obligations is a necessity. To further gain this knowledge, let’s look at both state and local tax requirements, as well as potential tax incentives and
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Running a law firm is undoubtedly about winning cases, but overlooking the importance of cost management and growth strategies would be a mistake. In today’s digital landscape, remote depositions, witness interviews, and legal process automation can revolutionize your firm’s operations – and when you throw expert CFO support into the mix, you create a powerful
