Regulatory

LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP

Linklaters names New York-based antitrust partner as new US global practice head

Thomas McGrath replaces the Diageo-bound Tom Shropshire with immediate effect

TIMELINE

How law firms and their clients are responding to the environmental, social and governance movement

ESG MOVEMENT

Twelve-partner team will advise on issues including climate action and supply chain management

PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

Essex Court Chambers named among politicians and campaigners as Beijing retaliates following UK sanctions on Monday

New software tool launches to evidence, track, plan and change law firm emissions

IN-HOUSE APPOINTMENTS

Hale joins from AbbVie, replacing Shannon Klinger who announced her exit earlier this month

COMPETITION LAW

Jackie Holland becomes latest UK lawyer to exit a magic circle firm for a US rival in London

LAW FIRM LEADERSHIP

Virginia Briggs replaces Annette Kimmitt who questioned firm's decision to represent attorney general in rape case

OFFICE OPENING

While move aids international firm's access to EU courts, it also sees 'new opportunities' in Irish capital

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

High Court decision to reopen case against London-based litigator David Greene triggers early departure