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
Legal news by Region
Europe
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
North America
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Squire Patton Boggs names first African-American woman to global board
Washington DC-based partner Alethia Nancoo is one of two new board appointments
RULE OF LAW
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Crowell & Moring calls on US Vice President to invoke 25th Amendment following Capitol siege
Washington-based firm says Trump is unfit for office and calls on other law firm leaders to join call to protect democracy
Asia
HONG KONG
American lawyer arrested in Hong Kong crackdown
John Clancey believed to be first foreign national detained under new security law
SUSTAINABILITY
Rajah & Tann Singapore opens sustainability practice amid growing ESG compliance needs
New regional practice group will be led by banking and finance partner Lee Weilin
Middle East
ALLIANCES
Allen & Overy and Khoshaim & Associates end Saudi Arabia cooperation agreement
Firms will continue to work together but say a looser arrangement suits their strategic needs