A new association for UK and Argentinian lawyers is to be launched at the Law Society later this month to help forge links between the two countries. Law Society president Tony Girling and the Argentinian ambassador, Rogelio Pfirter, will attend the group's launch at the Law Society's Hall on 16 June. Argentinian lawyer Alexandra Sadler, of Hampshire firm Blake Lapthorn, is the driving force behind the group.
World co-ordination
Chicago firm Mayer Brown & Platt is to run its international practice from London following a management committee’s decision last month. Partner Jeff Gordon is returning to London in July to co-ordinate international strategy for all areas from Latin America to South East Asia.