COVID-19 TEST CASE
'Much-needed clarity' - lawyers reflect on the landmark UK Covid-19 insurance test case
While the claimant lawyers are celebrating, advisers on both sides have welcomed the Supreme Court's judgment
Big stories
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
Aluko & Oyebode co-founder steps down as chair ushering in new leadership team
Top Nigerian firm transitions from 'founder-led' status as it looks to invest in legaltech and new practice areas
MANAGEMENT
Linklaters appoints global co-heads of banking and Europe chief in leadership shake-up
London and Madrid partners to share leadership of banking practice; Lisbon partner to lead Europe arm from May
PARTNER HIRE
HFW hires Reed Smith's Singapore head to boost commodities team
Peter Zaman climbs on board as UK-based firm celebrates 30th anniversary in Singapore; Reed Smith hires in Athens
COVID-19 TEST CASE
Herbert Smith Freehills celebrates as UK Supreme Court backs businesses in Covid-19 insurance ruling
FCA wins fast-tracked appeal unlocking payments to 1,000s of businesses
JOB CUTS
Norton Rose Fulbright axes 132 jobs including 19 lawyers in efficiency drive
London accounts for bulk of losses as EMEA arm completes restructuring of business services operations
OFFICE LAUNCH
Clyde & Co hires three-partner team from Norton Rose Fulbright to open in Munich
Eight fee earners move across to top international insurance firm to set up its third German base
OFFICE LAUNCH
Shearman & Sterling reopens in Munich with double partner hire from Linklaters
New York firm starts rebuilding in Germany where it once boasted a top tier M&A practice
ARBITRATION
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Allen & Overy's co-head of arbitration leaves for the Bar in London and Hong Kong.
Matthew Gearing amongst 'leading arbitration advocates of his generation', according to fellow partner