LEADERSHIP CHANGES
.jpg)
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
Europe
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
LEADERSHIP CHANGE
.jpg)
RPC appoints Oliver Bray as next senior partner
Top 40 UK firm is looking to draw on media lawyer's experience advising tech companies
TEAM HIRE
2.jpg)
Morgan Lewis snaps up nine-strong IP team from Cooley in London
A founding partner of West Coast firm's London office defects to US rival, handing it UK and EU IP law depth
LITIGATION FUNDING
1.jpg)
Burford Capital signs equity deal with London litigation boutique
PCB Litigation hands litigation funder 32% stake in business in exchange for litigation portfolio financing in 'market first'