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How US Law Firms Are Shaking Up The UK Legal Profession

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The UK’s legal world is in the midst of a dramatic change with the driving force is coming from US law firms that are expanding aggressively into London, triggering a fierce battle for both clients and top legal talent.

London has always been a global legal powerhouse, but in recent years, US law firms have set their sights on the city like never before.

By 2021, nearly 90 major US firms had opened London offices, and that number has only grown since.

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Blackstone Chambers’ Tim Parker Appointed Senior Counsel in Hong Kong

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Barrister With ‘Formidable’ Reputation Blackstone Chambers is delighted to announce that Tim Parker will be appointed Senior Counsel of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 7 June. Chief Justice Andrew Cheung, Chief Justice of the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal, announced the appointment of three Senior Counsel today. The ceremony will take place

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The Royal Law Firm Shuffle – The Law Firm Fit for a Prince

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Why Prince William’s Choice of Mishcon de Reya Speaks Volumes Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor In what legal circles are calling the monarchy’s most intriguing attorney-client relationship since, well, Diana’s divorce, Prince William has just tapped Mishcon de Reya—the nobby London firm that once represented his mother during her contentious 1996 split from then-Prince Charles.

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Al-Fayed Claims Continue To Mount As Law Firm Kicks Off Action

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The Al-Fayed Legal Claims Five more women are stepping up to take legal action against the estate of Mohamed Al-Fayed according to UK law firm Leigh Day. These women, who worked as nannies and private air stewards, are just the latest in what’s becoming an avalanche of accusations against the former Harrods boss. The firm

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What Trump’s Anti-DEI Order Means for European Companies (And Why Every Lawyer Should Be Paying Attention)

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Nearly 70 percent of European companies with U.S. government contracts are now caught in a cross-border compliance nightmare that could fundamentally reshape corporate diversity policies worldwide.

The Trump administration has begun demanding European companies comply with the President’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, which follows his moves against major law firms in the US on the DEI issue.

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Excello Law Expands into United States with the Launch of Excello Law US LLP, Building on Global Growth

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UK ‘New Model’ Law Firm Launches in US Firm’s Entry into the U.S. Market Marks Second International Expansion Following Dubai Launch Excello Law, the leading UK dispersed model firm, has announced its first international expansion into the United States with the launch of Excello Law US LLP. This marks the firm’s second international office, following

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