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Concerned about reports that domestic abuse had spiralled during the pandemic, Royal Mail senior legal adviser Charlie Ryan set to work helping victims access support
City firms are traditionally slow to react on controversial topics, but as a number of organisations withdraw their support for Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme, they may be forced to consider their position internally.
Simmons & Simmons is in the process of relocating its business services function to Bristol, The Lawyer understands. After previously moving the IT department from London to the Bristol office, the firm is now shifting the finance function in the same premises. It is understood that as part of the consultation, which is expected to […]
A former Fieldfisher partner is set to appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) following allegations that he signed off on a document that was “inaccurate and misleading”. Stephen Evans-Jones is the lawyer in question, who spent almost nine years based in Fieldfisher’s Manchester office before leaving in November 2020. He is now a solicitor […]
In light of the spread of coronavirus infection Covid-19 and in addition to quarantine regime, Uzbekistan has undertaken a number of other measures aimed at mitigating risks and maintaining the normal functioning of business activities, including the banking sector. On March 26, 2020, the Central Bank of the Republic of Uzbekistan (the “CBU”) made the […]
Regulation for refund of value added tax (“VAT”) paid by individuals, who are consumers, for goods (except for oil and gas products) purchased from persons engaged in retail trade or public catering in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan (“Regulation”) has been adopted by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan […]
By Vladimir Komarov The ” Black swan ” of coronavirus has already led such economic sectors as tourism, air transportation, hotel business, and non-food retail to a deep crisis. We can confidently predict that violations of contractual obligations, unilateral termination of contracts and other consequences of the disease and measures to combat it will affect […]
Taking into account the epidemiological situation in the world, as well as the need to ensure macroeconomic stability and stimulate foreign economic activity, the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan regularly puts in place a number of measures to support the population during the period of combating the spread of coronavirus infection.
Tatyana Popovkina and Mirzaaziz Ruziev Limitations set in order to prevent spread of coronavirus infection affect all business processes, including employer-employees labour relations. In accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan ‘On priority measures to mitigate the negative impact on sectors of the economy by the coronavirus pandemic and global […]
Concerned about reports that domestic abuse had spiralled during the pandemic, Royal Mail senior legal adviser Charlie Ryan set to work helping victims access support
City firms are traditionally slow to react on controversial topics, but as a number of organisations withdraw their support for Stonewall’s Diversity Champions scheme, they may be forced to consider their position internally.
Simmons & Simmons is in the process of relocating its business services function to Bristol, The Lawyer understands. After previously moving the IT department from London to the Bristol office, the firm is now shifting the finance function in the same premises. It is understood that as part of the consultation, which is expected to […]
A former Fieldfisher partner is set to appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) following allegations that he signed off on a document that was “inaccurate and misleading”. Stephen Evans-Jones is the lawyer in question, who spent almost nine years based in Fieldfisher’s Manchester office before leaving in November 2020. He is now a solicitor […]
Another year, another law firm IPO. And this time it’s Travers that will be picking up the fees from Mishcon.
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Shearman & Sterling is boosting its leveraged finance practice with a White & Case hire, its fourth new partner joiner of 2022. Shameer Shah makes the move, having spent almost nine years at White & Case. His main practice focuses on acquisition finance and special situations across private credit, investment banks and other financial institutions. […]
Slater & Gordon has finalised part of a strategic review of its UK business, with discussions ongoing as to whether certain practices fit into its revised model. As a result of the review, the firm will split its business into two main departments named Essential Legal Services (ELS) and Specialist Legal Services (SLS). ELS will […]
Magic circle firm Linklaters is to put financial sponsors at the heart of its Asia-Pacific operation after a strategy refresh led by regional managing partner William Liu. As part of the strategy, Linklaters is aiming to increase revenue by 10 per cent each year as well as making commitments to flesh out what the firm […]
Sky Group’s general counsel has left the business, leading to the appointment of a new legal head at the broadcasting company. Niamh Grogan has joined Sky as its new group general counsel after leaving multinational insurance adviser Willis Towers Watson. There, she was its global deputy general counsel and chief operating officer for more than […]
Firms in the US, with workforces impacted by last week’s Supreme Court decision on abortion rights, are entering discussions with their medical insurers to determine whether they can cover out-of-state travel costs. The US Supreme Court last week overturned Roe v Wade, meaning it will be up to individual states to make decisions on abortions. […]
Social care provider CareTech has been sold to a consortium, advised by Ashurst, in an £870m deal. Ashurst chair Karen Davies led the team representing Amalfi Bidco, a newly-formed company indirectly owned by Sheikh Holdings Group (Investments), Belgravia Investments and Kensington Capital, and funds managed and advised by THCP Advisory. Davies was supported by fellow […]
