PRIVATE EQUITY
Sidley Austin promotes four European private equity specialists in response to loss of key duo
Chicago firm greets departure of Erik Dahl and Christian Iwasko by signalling faith in European quartet
Europe
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Top law firms collaborate to draw up draft protocol for online arbitrations
Initiative sets out to 'change the future of arbitration' as digitalisation accelerates
TEAM HIRE
Dentons hires quartet from Baker McKenzie to grow Berlin energy practice
Partners Thomas Dörmer and Tim Heitling latest additions to firm's European energy team
LEADERSHIP CHANGES
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Houthoff appoints co-managing partner after death of incumbent
Litigator assumes role after period of 'much sadness and grief' for firm as it also appoints new US head
LITIGATION
HFW teams up with KPMG and Augusta Ventures to offer Covid-19 disputes service
Non-exclusive relationship seeks to capitalise on expected surge in pandemic-related litigation
ALLIANCE
TLT forges alliance with Dutch firm Holla as part of international growth plan
Bristol firm is seeking further partnerships across Europe, US and India
OFFICE OPENING
Brexit drives Brussels firm Van Bael & Bellis to launch in London
Top trade and competition practice to open Chancery Lane office in September
PRIVACY
GDPR data breach notifications on the rise across Europe, study finds
Linklaters analysis shows 66% rise in notifications over the past year despite fall in the UK
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY
Slaughter and May unveils remote legal tech incubator programme
Seven startups are taking part in Collaborate scheme, adapted to meet Covid-19 restrictions
LEGAL TECHNOLOGY
Hogan Lovells teams up with FTI Consulting to launch AI banking compliance tool
New service will help financial institutions update their outsourcing contracts in time for regulatory deadline