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Matheson launches the Tim Scanlon Corporate Law Bursary

Delivered as part of Matheson’s Impactful Business Programme, the Bursary is open to undergraduate and postgraduate law students.

The Legal 500 Germany 2022 ranks Mayer Brown in 7 practice categories and recognizes ten lawyers

The publication also listed ten lawyers as “Recommended Lawyers” in their practice areas and one lawyer as “Leading Individual”.

Appleby Real Estate Team continue to dominate Legal rankings in the Cayman Islands

The independent legal directories recognise the high regard for our team in the industry, and praised our expertise in large-scale development and finance projects involving residential, commercial, retail and tourism real estate.

2021 Review of the Guernsey Property Market

As one would expect, this is borne out in the sustained levels of activity we have seen throughout the year.

Regulate automated vehicles in Britain, say government legal advisers

The Law Commissions have also urged the government to act on a recommendation made by Pinsent Masons designed to ensure ‘no user-in-charge’ self-driving vehicles designed to deliver passenger services conform to accessibility standards.

Baker McKenzie Named Leading Legal Brand For 12th Consecutive Year

In the 2022 index, Baker McKenzie scored more than double the points of the Firm's nearest competitor, receiving an overall score of 100, which is 56 points ahead of the firm ranked in second place.

Carey Olsen tops legal adviser rankings in record year for Guernsey funds

The considerable dominance of Carey Olsen is a credit to our team's expertise and experience and reflects the significant commitment from our clients to domicile their funds in Guernsey.

Dentons' Claire Armstrong recognised in The Lawyer's 'Hot 100' 2022

The Lawyer recognised Claire's appointment as Dentons' first Managing Partner in Scotland, and her pivotal role in raising the profile of the Scottish business through spearheading the launch of the 'Home Grown' campaign.

Dentons Canada is recognized among Alberta’s Top Employers for 2022

Alberta’s Top Employers is an annual competition organized by the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

CPI 2021: Highlights and insights

180 countries. 180 scores. How does your country measure up?

Dechert Recognized as a Top Private Equity Legal Advisor

Dechert’s global private equity practice saw significant growth in 2021

Future of the UK high street

This uncertainty has created an environment where investors will be nervous, being unsure of when any bounce back will occur.

No escape from soaring prices, even in death

“The increase IHT tax take is a combination of the fact that the comparison period is 2020

Freshfields leads European M&A advisory

According to Bloomberg, the firm is the clear leader in the European M&A advisory market in 2021

Vicky Lord and Ian Mann named A-List lawyers by China Business Law Journal

Vicky is a highly regarded litigator who consistently receives accolades from directories and award bodies, in recognition of her expertise and significant wins for clients.

Handling cryptocurrencies in Hong Kong divorce proceedings

I suspect my spouse owns cryptocurrency. What does this mean for my divorce?

Financial Services & Banking News

ESMA announces launch of CSA with NCAS on valuation of UCITS and open-ended AIFS

Financial Services & Banking News

The FCA clarifies that firms can avoid these actions by voluntarily applying to cancel their TPR

Freshfields’ international arbitration group named 2021 Practice Group of the Year

Winners are recognized for the size, complexity and significance of the deals or litigation they worked on.

Sick pay and unvaccinated staff: what do UK employers need to be aware of?

In some ways, these cuts seem an obvious way to encourage vaccine uptake, or at least mitigate the impact of vaccine refusal on workplaces.

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