21 May 2012
The Lawyer
A fine romance
…with no kisses (or bust-ups) as Salans and SNR Denton stall on getting hitched
Arriving at Gate ECJ: more pain
The ECJ is about to ramp up the pressure on air carriers, opening the door to more compensation claims
Bar chart
This year’s The Lawyer Awards Barrister of the Year shortlist is a picture of variety, with contestants ranging from media stars to shy, retiring clever-clogs.
Bear freshener
Russian lawyers scent a rosier future as transparency and stability top the political agenda
Building a career
Stand up, you lawyers who would rather be brickies - we know you’re out there
Case of the Week: Product liability
CC’s fast-track exit strategy
As firms look to slim their equity, Clifford Chance is poised to catch up its rivals, or even overtake them
Chinese territorial disputes
Hong Kong and Singapore are shaping up to woo China arbitrations away from London
Clearing up the public interest
DPP?guidelines on when a journalist can use the public interest defence should help cases stay out of court
Clouded issues
IT services are all about the cloud these days, but what’s the attraction and what are the legal risks?
Double fudge
Farrers continues with ’compromise’ senior partner solution
Heading skills
As football clubs become more businesslike, in-house lawyers have become more important. Man City’s legal head reveals how his turbulent year has culminated in victory
iSociety
Daily deals website LivingSocial is growing fast, and choosing the right team of lawyers to help it develop is a vital part of legal chief Rob Miller’s job
Judgment Call 21 May 2012
An offer that did not specify a period of not less than 21 days, or any period, in compliance with Civil Procedure Rule r.36.2(2)(c) was not a Part 36 offer.
Making tough love
DLA Piper develops brisk management style to help it through growing pains
Moves: 20 May 2012
Devika Khanna has joined Clyde & Co as a partner in its international arbitration team.
Number crunching: Hong Kong IPOs
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has been the world’s largest bourse by deal volume for the past three years.
Patent wars promote innovation
High-profile disputes emphasise the importance of IT companies developing novel solutions
Speak up, ladies
Is it surprising that Alison Eddy, Irwin Mitchell’s highly rated clinical negligence head and newly anointed London managing partner, is the first woman to hold a regional managing partner role at the firm? Probably not.
Tulkinghorn: Oh my bengoshi!
Casually dressed lawyers in Japan, that paragon of formality? Surely not.
