BT has further shrunk its panel for the third review in a row having appointed a total of 11 firms to its roster. The panel will run for three years and includes 10 firms that have been reappointed from 2020. Those continuing their relationship with BT after the latest review are the likes of Allen […]
Fieldfisher is bolstering its German presence with a sizeable team from local firm SKW Schwartz and a handful of other hires, in an effort to expand its media, technology and IP offerings. The firm has hired eight lawyers from SKW Schwarz including partners Martin Diesbach, Elisabeth Noltenius and Julia Schafdecker, all of whom specialise in […]
Dr Martens gives Temu the boot in new IP claim AirWair, the company behind Dr Martens, is taking on budget online marketplace Temu, registered as “Whaleco”, in a new part 7 “passing off and trade marks” claim filed in the High Court’s Intellectual Property List on 9 April. AirWair is represented by Lewis Silkin in […]
Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) has launched a new department and created 10 full-time roles as the firm ramps up its tech and innovation offering. Known as “advanced client solutions”, the department will explore, develop and utilise artificial intelligence (AI), legal tech, and alternative processes to improve the delivery of legal work in the firm. The […]
Sports Direct takes on Newcastle United in kit rights clash The Magpies are heading to the Competition Appeal Tribunal tomorrow (9 April) for one day in a claim brought by Sports Direct, as the high street sports equipment retailer challenges Newcastle United over its third-party kit sales policy. Sports Direct, represented by Travers Smith, alleges […]
Not every lawyer aspires to make partner anymore, but for Mills & Reeve senior associate Oliver King, it is “absolutely” his intention. But, like with any promotion, he must first build and plead his business case, which he believes is rooted in Leeds’ thriving tech sector. “The tech sector in Leeds has been huge for […]
Lee & Thompson’s managing partner Reno Antoniades is no stranger to the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles. With three decades of experience as a film and TV lawyer under his belt – advising the likes of Harry Styles and the Beckhams – he’s navigated Tinseltown countless times. But his most recent jaunt to the […]
Slaughter and May has represented long-time client Vodafone on the telecommunications giant’s latest sale of its Italian business to Swisscom. The Slaughters team was steered by corporate partners Victoria MacDuff and James Cook, along with associates Serena Hopkins, Anika Sethy and Iain Meiklejohn. The firm also fielded a sizeable team of tax, commercial and employment […]
Production company ITN has hired Zaffrin O’Sullivan as its new general counsel, as its longstanding incumbent steps down after nearly three decades. O’Sullivan will join in February from Virgin Media O2, where she currently holds the role of legal director. ITN’s current GC James Scorer is due to retire from ITN after 27 years at […]
Slaughter and May has appointed new co-heads for its financial institutions and technology practices amid an internal practice leadership reshuffle. Highlighting the importance of technology advice across all sectors, the firm has established a technology cross-stream practice, which will be helmed by corporate partner James Cook, competition partner Jordan Ellison and tech expert Rob Sumroy. […]
Firms are pitching to retain – or win a place – on BT Group’s roster, as the telecoms giant pledges to reappoint the team that delivers the greatest technology efficiencies. The guaranteed reappointment follows BT’s last panel review in which the corporate said it would automatically rehire its most diverse legal adviser. As a result, […]
BT has promoted a new global legal director after Dave Hart left his role at the communications provider earlier this week. Hart said in a LinkedIn post: “After eight wonderful years at BT, I’m taking a breather for a few months. “I’ve been lucky enough to work under two amazing group GCs Dan Fitz and […]