Whatever happened to… the Brick Court juniors of 2016?
We look back at 13 of Brick Court’s juniors who featured in The Lawyer’s Top 20 cases for 2016.
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11KBW: “We need more senior female clerks”
The diversity issue extends to the clerks’ rooms, says 11KBW’s Lucy Barbet, chair of the Institute of Barristers Clerks (IBC).
A&O’s Karen Seward: “Clerks must suggest diverse teams of barristers to our clients”
“We have an obligation to uphold the law to have non-discriminatory working environments,” says A&O’s Karen Seward.
HSF’s disputes head on diversity at the Bar: “The responsibility falls to solicitors”
I would like to see more women at the senior end of the Bar and among the judiciary. This is obviously an issue for the entire legal profession and, although most have made progress, City firms are still a long way behind where they would like to be. However, the Bar faces its own challenges. […]
Whatever happened to…the Matrix Chambers juniors of 2016?
Every year, The Lawyer publishes its Top 20 cases of the coming 12 months based on a variety of metrics. The QCs and partners regularly take the headlines, but the juniors can go unheralded. In this series, we’re looking back at the juniors whose cases three years ago paved the way for their careers to flourish. Since The […]
Employment judge dismisses “David vs Goliath” claim against Covington
An employment judge has ruled that a client services manager, who was offered a job at Covington & Burling, does not have jurisdiction to bring a claim to the Employment Tribunal. The claimant was offered a job at the firm in March 2019 on the condition that she confirmed her university qualifications. However, she was […]
DWF challenges jurisdiction in Serbian sexual abuse dispute
DWF is challenging the jurisdiction of a claim against its client, the Serbian Orthodox Church, in a dispute brought over allegations of sexual abuse. London-based law firm Kesar & Co filed a lawsuit in the High Court against the church, seeking damages on behalf of six claimants over alleged sexual abuse by members of the […]
In court last month: Victorian housing, fintech and patents with HSF, Pinsents and Jones Day
The summer months may be over, but the court recess continues. Therefore, as part of our ongoing series, we take the chance to dissect some of the most interesting cases from last month, including disputes over Victorian housing, patents and damages claims. Ohpen Operations UK Limited V Invesco Fund Managers LTD Herbert Smith Freehills was […]
Watchstone hits back in bitter dispute with Slater & Gordon
A High Court battle between Watchstone Group and Slater & Gordon has taken a further twist after the AIM-listed company filed a counterclaim against the Australian law firm. In 2017, Slater & Gordon, instructing CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Oslwang, served Watchstone with a £637m damages suit over a failed takeover of its professional services arm […]
Quinn and Addleshaws face off in Barclays data privacy battle
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is set for an upcoming legal tussle with Addleshaw Goddard, as a UAE-based client aims to track down the personal details of a Barclays Bank account holder. Acting on the side of the claimant, Arempa International, Quinn is seeking an order for Barclays to surrender private information linked to one […]
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