Top law firm in the world is a lofty achievement and the award this year goes to . . . White & Case The Law360 global awards provides the top 20 rankings for firms that have the broadest global reach, a somewhat nebulous factor perhaps but one that has seen the NYC-based White & Case […]
Tom Burnett All publicly involved in the Russell McVeagh sexual harassment incidents from the now infamous 2015/16 summer clerk season, have claimed privacy as the reason why they cannot talk about the harassment perpetrators. One of the alleged offenders was a partner who was released from the firm and another was a senior solicitor or
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The report into Russell McVeagh’s sexual harassment issues by Dame Margaret Bazley over incidents that occurred in 2016/16 involved an ‘out of control’ team and a widespread failure in the firm’s management and code of conduct. The Bazley report said the firm’s ‘work hard, play hard’ culture that had involved excessive drinking and related issues, along with
A major move of legal talent has occurred in Australia with Sparke Helmore taking on 32 lawyers from Curwoods Lawyers. A release from Sparke Helmore indicated that The reports earlier were that four insurance partners were moving to Sparke Helmore immediately prior to the merger between Curwoods and McCables Lawyers. But the full contingent making
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The march for gender equality continues as legal monolith Baker + McKenzie announce a major new round of partners, of whom almost 40 per cent are women. Sixty seven promotions were made by the firm with 46 elevated to equity partnership, which included 40 per cent women. Baker + McKenzie said in a statement
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Media Release 27th June 2018 Auckland-based global enterprise messaging provider, Modica Group, is pleased to announce that Scott Weenink will be joining the company as an Executive Director and Chief Commercial Officer. Scott will firstly need to complete his notice period requirements with Auckland Airport, where he has been General Counsel & Company Secretary
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The Tie-up between global law giant Hogan Lovells and Saudi law firm ZS&R was explained by a release from Hogans and a supplied interview with Hogans CEO Steve Immelt on the tie-up and reasons for it – namely creating a better relationship with Saudi Arabia and client activity in the region. The deal comes after Hogan
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Chris Dreyer* – Ranking your law firm website with back links or otherwise involves what appears to be an increasingly complex web of requirements, SEO consultants, software and knowledge that you may, or may not possess. The number one ranking factor for web pages in search is links. Link building remains one of the
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Todd & Walker .. Contd. Commencing Due Diligence “Michael, his father and accountant began his due diligence swiftly and checked out my accounts for the last three years and Michael asked a lot of probing questions (many of which he took from the Law Societies due dilligence checklist for those contemplating going into partnership
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