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The decision is an important one for the retirement living sector, illustrating in particular the importance of a strong case on need.
The Office of the Data Protection Authority in Guernsey (ODPA) has warned companies in the Bailiwick to be aware of the recent Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) judgment which affects all businesses who transfer personal data outside of the Bailiwick and the European Union (EU).
Information on current travel procedures for persons intending to visit Cyprus.
Synopsis A recent case in Hong Kong, has demonstrated both the ability and willingness of common law courts to recognise insolvency appointments made by the courts of the People’s Republic of China (‘PRC’), and to grant appropriate assistance at common law. It is to be hoped that this proven track record will pave the way for easier recognition of common law court appointed liquidators in PRC, where, unlike in common law countries, such recognition is subject to the principle of reciprocity.
The London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) recently released its updated arbitration rules (the “2020 Rules”) which will come into force from 1 October 2020 and will apply to any arbitration commenced under the auspices of the LCIA on or after this date. The 2020 Rules, in the LCIA’s own words, aim to make the arbitral processes “even more streamlined and clear” for arbitrators and parties alike. We summarise nine key changes and one omission.
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PwC Legal is looking to expand its lawyer headcount in regional offices as part of a project for the new financial year. The legal arm of the accountancy firm is eyeing growth for its professionals especially in its bases in Manchester and Birmingham, but expansion will equally be pursued in Leeds and Belfast. The project, […]
Mishcon de Reya has lost a member of its disputes team to Stephenson Harwood, in what is the City firm’s second departure this week. The departure of financial disputes partner Genevieve Quierin follows on from that of Ben Giaretta, who this week joined Fox Williams. Quierin has spent more than three years at Mishcon, where […]
Linklaters and Eversheds Sutherland have won the key advisory mandates on Next’s deal to resurrect Victoria’s Secret UK. Under the newly-formed joint venture Next will acquire a 51 per cent in the lingerie brand, ensuring that it will continue to have a high street presence. Eversheds has taken the lead for Next, led by co-chair […]
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton is reviewing its remuneration structure, The Lawyer understands. The US firm is looking to ditch its lockstep structure in favour of one that will allow it to provide higher compensation to star partners in a bid to boost retention. The model, if adopted, could take the form of a modified […]
Mayer Brown is reversing its decision on salary cuts that had been implemented for its staff and lawyers as a result of the pandemic. From late September, the remuneration of its employees will be restored to normal levels, five months after agreeing on the cuts. At the time, the firm announced a global reduction of […]
DLA Piper‘s global co-CEO Simon Levine has laid out plans for a new collective of consulting services to turn the law firm into an expansive professional services outfit. The firm has launched a separate umbrella brand, Law&, to target new business areas and broader advisory services besides legal advice. The separate business, which is owned […]
