Legal news by Region

Europe

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

High Court decision to reopen case against London-based litigator David Greene triggers early departure

OFFICE LAUNCH

New Irish rules prevent dual-qualified lawyers practising in Ireland without a physical presence in the country

PARTNER HIRE

Ex-Herbert Smith Freehills partner is reunited with former colleague Ted Greeno as he switches US litigation firms

PARTNER HIRE

Ian Conner will join as a partner in the firm's litigation and trial department in Washington

TRADEMARKS

New agency will work directly with China's IP authorities rather than deal with local firms

PARTNER HIRE

Wall Street firm cites growing demand for elite Hong Kong law advice as Jason Xu climbs on board

PARTNER HIRE

Brian Boahene joins from Ince to help build DWF's insurance presence in the region

COMBINATION

Deal is firm's fifth in the region since the start of last year, with Spanish firm eying further transactions

CONSULTING SERVICES

Quintet includes Deloitte's former global leader of cyber and strategic risk Sid Maharaj

TEAM HIRE

Partner Nicola Martin leads team, which arrives from Australian firm McCabe Curwood