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Stephenson Harwood lawyers named Acritas Stars

Rob Jacob is a London-based partner in Stephenson Harwood’s intellectual property (IP) team.

Carey Olsen advises Maximus in groundbreaking AI joint venture with IMAX

We were delighted to advise Daniel and the team

Ferbrache & Farrell assist on first limited partnership migration

The Ferbrache & Farrell team consisted of Gavin Farrell and Joshua Black, which also dealt with US counsel in Delaware.

UK Lawyers Want to Continue Virtual Court Hearings Post-Pandemic, Will Embrace More Third-Party Funding, Survey Finds

The Big Four firm's research also found that many U.K. businesses expect the volume of legal disputes to increase this year.

Business leaders unite to oppose voting restrictions

Last weekend chief executives and other senior business leaders reportedly met over Zoom to discuss options to push back against the Republican-backed legislation.

Walkers Named 'Offshore Law Firm of the Year' for Second Time at Chambers Awards

The Chambers Asia-Pacific Awards honour the work of international and national law firms across the region and nominations are based on research carried out for the Chambers Asia-Pacific guide.

The evolution of static data management

Implementation of the automation strategy over the past year has seen a rapid and sustained decline of incidents of around 80% month on month within the static data area.

Pair of AML experts charged in US over $1bn of high-risk transactions

Asre and Ofer allegedly transferred more than $1bn (€835 M) in such transactions, including hundreds of millions of dollars originating abroad, through the NYSEFCU and other entities.

Baker McKenzie advises Pleiad Investment Advisors

Reflecting the growing momentum of Japan's technology sector, the fund attracted a broad range of investors including Japanese financial institutions, high net wealth individuals and international institutional investors.

Industry tightens up on pension scams as losses hit £10bn

This month, PSIG updated its voluntary code of good practice for the pensions industry – but with so many developments on the horizon, it is likely another update will need to follow before the end of the year.

Channel Islands Funds Quarterly Update: Q1 2021

The consultation paper proposes additions to the Finance Sector Code of Corporate Governance

The challenges with data and AI in UK financial services

Discussion at the meeting centred on the issues and challenges surrounding data quality, data strategy and economics, data governance and ethics, and data standards and regulation.

Carey Olsen a finalist for WealthBriefing European Awards 2021

More than 80 firms have been selected as finalists, with Carey Olsen among the 18 shortlisted for the private client categories, which includes Best Offshore Law Firm.

Firm’s breach over counterparty's name caused no loss, rules High Court

The court heard that Steven Harris and his company Danriss Group Holdings had brought negligence proceedings against Kingsley Napley over three matters, one of which was outlined in the public judgment.

Walkers Ireland LLP receives top tier rankings across multiple practices areas by Legal 500 2021

Once again capital markets lawyer and managing partner, Garry Ferguson, has been listed in the 'Hall of Fame' category.

The changing ESG landscape: keeping Guernsey ahead of the curve

Now is the time to take stock and consider how Guernsey is positioned to build on its funds offering in this changing environment.

HSBC wins London court fight with liquidators of bank owned by Allen Stanford

Liquidators of Stanford International Bank, which was incorporated in Antigua, complained that HSBC bosses should have been quicker to freeze Stanford International accounts.

King & Wood Mallesons advises Seaya Ventures on its strategic alliance with Cathay Innovation

The team of lawyers who has advised Seaya Ventures on this project has been led by partners Ildefonso Alier (Funds) and Germán Cabrera (Corporate).

UK hotels and the "third space" live, work, social – practical, commercial and legal considerations

As obvious as it may sound, it is this desire for people to actually go to their “Third Space” that is fundamental to its success.

Sydney Mitchell LLP wins Regional Law Firm of the Year 2020-21

As always, we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality of work for our clients and winning this award shines a light on this quality and is recognition of our excellent service.

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