LEGAL TECH
LexisNexis invites applications for firm's fifth Legal Tech Accelerator programme
Three-month programme starting in September will run in a virtual format due to Covid-19
Big stories
GC HIRES
Coca-Cola hires former Ford GC as its new top lawyer
Bradley Gayton will join the soft drinks giant at the end of August, with John Mellen lined up to replace him
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Taylor Wessing's global growth continues as revenue climbs for third straight year
Firm's profit per equity partner declines but still clocks in at second highest on record
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Ashurst joins consortium to develop AI platform for better data collaboration
Project aims to enhance data sharing across industries while assuaging privacy concerns
LITIGATION FUNDING
Quinn Emanuel joins forces with Omni Bridgeway for Wirecard litigation
Litigation funder teams up with US litigation powerhouse to act on behalf of investors following alleged accounting fraud
GC HIRE
Barclays names former SABMiller deputy GC as bank's new legal chief
Stephen Shapiro will replace outgoing GC Bob Hoyt at the start of August
BAR MOVES
Twenty Essex hires former Debevoise & Plimpton partner to bolster arbitration practice
Wendy Miles QC joins barristers' set after three years in Debevoise's London office
FINANCIAL RESULTS
HFW posts strong financial results as international expansion continues
Firm sees healthy rise in profits and double-digit PEP gains as sector-focus pays off
ETHICAL WORK
Aria Grace Law pledges to donate all profits to charity every year
UK firm aims to donate at least £150,000 this year as part of its ethical commitment programme