CMS has made up 49 new partners in 2019, marking the firm’s largest-ever round of global partner promotions. The new partners span 23 cities across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, and sit across a wide range of practice and sector groups. This year, women account for 47% of all CMS promotions globally. CMS […]
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Auckland — 29 April 2019 — Lawyers have pointed out critical flaws in the amendments proposed by David Seymour to the End of Life Choice Bill he sponsors and have called foul on a number of claims he has made publicly. Dangerous amendment to Crimes Act (1961) Amongst the problems with Mr Seymour’s proposed amendments identified
Former broadcaster and journalist Linda Clark has become a partner at Kensington Swan, the firm announced today. Linda Clark is well known for her work on National Radio and as TVNZ’s political reporter during the 1990s. After qualifying as a lawyer she worked at Chapman Tripp before making the move to Kensington Swan, Wellington. The
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What LawFuel says – An old line firm, indeed one from which Slaugher and May arose, Ashurst has spent over a decade on international expansion, including its Australian acquisition of Blake Dawson Waldron. The firm generally receives high rankings from employees for culture and work opportunity. What Ashurst says – “We offer a range of
LawFuel says – The firm was formed in 2012 after a merger between Australian-based Freehills and UK-based Herbert Smith. At the time of the merger the firm had over 800 lawyers and almost 200 partners with global offices. Herbert Smith says – “Everyone has a different vision of what their ideal career path will
LawFuel says – Gadens provide a full range of legal services and clerkships and opportunities for graduates across 4 offices. Gadens say – “ Your work will be interesting and challenging . . Fun is also strongly on the agenda. We believe that a lively workplace reduces stress and improves learning, productivity and creativity. Our
Leading international law firm Clifford Chance today announces the promotion of 30 lawyers to the partnership. The new partners are drawn from all of the firm’s market-leading practices, and from across its global network. Matthew Layton, Clifford Chance Global Managing Partner comments: “I am proud to welcome such a talented group of lawyers into the
April 26, 2019 – DLA Piper is pleased to announce that Thomas Dombrowsky, a senior engineering advisor in the firm’s Telecom practice in Washington, DC, has been named to the Commerce Spectrum Management Advisory Committee (CSMAC) of the US Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The committee, which includes 30 members who serve two-year terms, provides
Canadian National Railway Co. demands seven-figure penalty MONTREAL – On the heels of a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former executive of Canadian National Railway Company (CN), the company and two subsidiaries have struck back with their own lawsuit, along with a demand for a seven-figure monetary punishment. The suit, filed Tuesday, April 16, comes
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Eversheds Sutherland ranked first for 2019 Eversheds Sutherland (International) has topped the Acritas annual UK Law Firm Brand Index for 2019, with the strongest lead since the Index was launched in 2012. This takes its total number of first rankings to five out of eight. The Index is based on Sharplegal survey data from hundreds of
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