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Skadden Hires Trio From Debevoise To Boost London Secondaries Law Practice

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Skadden has recently reinforced its London investment management group law practice and its secondaries practice in particular with the addition of three lawyers from US rival Debevoise & Plimpton, all based in London including a law star in the secondaries market.Heading the team is Delphine Jaugey, who steps into the role of Skadden’s head of […]

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A Partner’s Tragic Death Unveils Mental Health Issues in the Law . . Again

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Sonia Hickey, LawFuel ContributorMental health issues in the law have once again taken center stage following the tragic death of a key Pinsent Masons’ partner, who died in the course of exhausting work hours completing a major deal, and where she had consumed significant alcohol and was struck by a train.Pinsent Masons’ managing partner has

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Former Freshfields Partner Jailed For German Tax Fraud

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A former global head of tax for Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been sentenced to jail for three and a half years in connection with a tax fraud.Ulf Johannemann was sentenced by the Frankfurt Regional Court over his involvement in the notorious “cum-ex” tax evasion scandal, which implicated a multitude of financial institutions and numerous individuals,

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Sanctions Evasion and Criminal Exploitation By High Net-Worth Individuals

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Martin Cheek, (pictured) managing director of SmartSearch, and a qualified lawyer, said: ““The National Crime Agency (NCA) has just published an amber alert, warning of criminal exploitation by sanctioned high net-worth individuals.“The January 2024 alert  is this time aimed at the art world, but all UK regulated businesses such as accountancy firms, financial services, and property and legal

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Mischcon Moves Into Alternative Legal Services Market With New Legal Tech Move

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Legal Tech Development Moves Mischcon Into ALS MarketMishcon de Reya has made a strategic acquisition of legal tech platform Flex Legal, marking its first significant venture into the alternative legal services market. Flex Legal, has robust platform connecting over 6,000 pre-vetted legal professionals with interim roles, and aligns with Mishcon de Reya’s broader vision of

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