LEGAL TECH
LexisNexis invites applications for firm's fifth Legal Tech Accelerator programme
Three-month programme starting in September will run in a virtual format due to Covid-19
Legal news by sector
Technology/telecommunications
PRIVACY
Majority of tech GCs say their firms are unprepared for new global privacy regulations, survey finds
Only 31% of GCs say their organisations are prepared for CCPA and other privacy laws
Regulatory
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Ashurst joins consortium to develop AI platform for better data collaboration
Project aims to enhance data sharing across industries while assuaging privacy concerns
COMMENTARY
Kenya's Competition Tribunal shows its independence in Telkom-Airtel merger ruling
Joyce Karanja argues the tribunal's first judgment shows it will not hesitate to vary or overturn decisions of the Competition Authority
Litigation/dispute resolution
LITIGATION FUNDING
LCM makes Australian insolvency hire as firm eyes rise in pandemic-related disputes
Helene Roins joins AIM-listed funder in Sydney as country's new litigation financing rules loom
COMMENTARY
Uncertain future for EU data transfers after the Schrems II Judgment
The recent judgment in the Schrems II litigation by the EU's highest court has had a far-reaching impact for businesses, says BCLP's Kate Brimsted
Insurance
PARTNER HIRES
Clyde & Co secures trio of partner hires including former Pinsent Masons head of cyber
IP and construction also targeted as two partners join in London and one in Dubai since start of July
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
Energy
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
Employment
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION
Nearly quarter of lawyers fear impact of digitalisation and AI on legal profession, survey finds
The MOSAIC Mood Index also shows the vast majority of lawyers are taking work-related stress home with them
Corporate/commercial
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Eversheds Sutherland posts strong results as CEO warns of tough times ahead
Firm's international business, excluding the US, sees net profit rise 5%
FINANCIAL RESULTS
HSF sees profit fall but new CEO says 'underlying strengths' are encouraging
Justin D'Agostino highlights regional successes, says pandemic curbed revenue
Banking/finance
GC HIRE
Barclays names former SABMiller deputy GC as bank's new legal chief
Stephen Shapiro will replace outgoing GC Bob Hoyt at the start of August
PARTNER PROMOTIONS
Simmons promotes six to partnership in slimmed down round as annual results show steady growth
More than half of partner promotions were women, underscoring firm's commitment to diversity