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Lawyers in countries such as Japan are narrowing the gap with the most ‘future-ready’ law firms
Judge overruled bank’s arguments for keeping Freshfields report under wraps
London-listed Network International accused of keeping investors ‘in the dark’ after appointing Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Court rules disciplinary tribunal was wrong to say Ryan Beckwith had breached the profession’s rules
Despite losing top partners in London, Freshfields is making serious moves to grow in the US
Global ambitions are asking difficult questions of a pay structure that rewards longevity
Recruitment of Bruce Embley comes as high volume of deals lifts partner pay at US firms
Georgia Dawson to lead UK law firm as it pushes into US market
UK’s Solicitors Regulation Authority reviewing complaint that Caroline Stroud did not make bank relationship clear
Delays increase pressure on several groups already suffering revenue declines
Changing attitudes at top firms driven by fear of misconduct
Ulf Johannemann and 6 ex-employees of now-defunct Maple Bank face prosecution in Germany
FT data reveal sharp drop-off in female lawyers in senior positions and wide pay gaps
Move follows number of City law firm scandals and questions over drinking culture
Magic circle law firm faces investigation over its role in a share-swapping scheme
Top US team removed ahead of switch to Freshfields
Law firm partner to pay £235,000 over ‘inappropriate’ conduct
Partner accused of engaging in ‘sexual activity’ with junior colleague
Competition from US rivals forces magic circle to raise starting salaries but senior staff lose out
Demand for advice on regulatory fallout from Brexit helps top firms
Firms target small number of attorneys who can navigate US national security reviews
Solicitors’ regulator opens file on whether law firm was transparent about bank relations
Liquidator of failed Frankfurt-based lender Maple Bank sues law firm for €95m in damages
Aimen Mir’s move comes as investors facing rising protectionism and deal hurdles in US
Adrian Maguire leaves Freshfields as exodus of UK ‘magic circle’ lawyers continues
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