PARTNER HIRE
Founding partner of Cooley's European practice departs for Brussels boutique
Becket McGrath joins competition boutique five years after helping West Coast firm launch in London, and then Brussels
Europe
OFFICE OPENING
Debevoise hires lawyer from Allen & Overy to open Luxembourg office
US firm cites Brexit as driver for establishing office targeting private equity funds work
TEAM HIRES
Squire Patton Boggs hires six-strong commodities and shipping team from HFW in London
Top 20 US firm also secures corporate partner from UK rival following on from double hire in Australia
LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP
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DWF CEO Leaitherland resigns making way for former DLA Piper head Knowles
Listed UK firm seeks 'strong and experienced leadership' amid pandemic disruption as chairman steps into frontline role
CORONAVIRUS
Business confidence edges up, but a third of firms still predict steep revenue falls
Poll of 170 UK law firms finds 91% have now furloughed staff as they anticipate shift to remote working
TEAM HIRE
Morgan Lewis beefs up international funds arm with London team hire from Morrison & Foerster
Four-lawyer team will plug into top 10 US firm's 150-strong practice
COMMENTARY
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The FCA's bid to resolve pandemic insurance coverage uncertainty
Benjamin Lyon and Katie Power analyse the steps being taken by the FCA to seek guidance from the courts on Covid-19 cover
MENTAL HEALTH
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In Mental Health Awareness Week I want to say proudly: 'My fear has not defined me'
Paul Gilbert says being open about his vulnerability has helped him have a successful and rewarding career
CORONAVIRUS
Irish courts thrown into confusion over 'bizarre' two-hour hearing rule
Clarity sought over policy for physical court appearances after surprise ruling that sittings could not last for more than two hours
ETHICS
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Freshfields sets up German ethics committee in response to cum-ex scandal
Magic circle firm appoints former federal court judge to lead committee and publishes ethics code