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  • May 13, 2012 | International Edition

    The Transfer Window: recent moves including SJB, Wragges and Ashurst

    SJ Berwin has appointed Simon Holmes as the new head of the firm's EU, competition and regulatory practice group. He is replacing Stephen Kon, who stepped up to become senior partner of the firm at the start of this month. Holmes, who joined SJ Berwin in 1994, has led the London EU, competition and regulatory group since 2008. The City partner will now head up both the international practice group and its London arm.

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  • May 13, 2012 |

    The Transfer Window: recent moves including SJB, Wragges and Ashurst

    SJ Berwin has appointed Simon Holmes as the new head of the firm's EU, competition and regulatory practice group. He is replacing Stephen Kon, who stepped up to become senior partner of the firm at the start of this month. Holmes, who joined SJ Berwin in 1994, has led the London EU, competition and regulatory group since 2008. The City partner will now head up both the international practice group and its London arm.

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  • April 16, 2012 |

    Freshfields scores dispute double with roles on two key Apple cases

    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has won key roles on two high-profile disputes involving US tech giant Apple, as the company goes head-to-head with both Samsung and the US Department of Justice (DoJ). The magic circle firm is advising Apple on its design infringement claim against Samsung, as it attempts prevent its tech rival from selling its Galaxy tablet across Europe in light of alleged similarities to its iPad.

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  • April 4, 2012 | International Edition

    PRIME membership rises to 75 as firms push forward on diversity

    Weil Gotshal & Manges, Baker & McKenzie, White & Case, Reed Smith and Olswang are among a host of firms signing up to social mobility initiative PRIME, with 75 now committed to the scheme. The increased tally means PRIME - which is intended to raise the aspirations of students from under-privileged backgrounds by encouraging them to consider careers in the legal sector - has tripled the number of participating law firms since it launched in September last year.

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  • April 4, 2012 |

    PRIME membership rises to 75 as firms push forward on diversity

    Weil Gotshal & Manges, Baker & McKenzie, White & Case, Reed Smith and Olswang are among a host of firms signing up to social mobility initiative PRIME, with 75 now committed to the scheme. The increased tally means PRIME - which is intended to raise the aspirations of students from under-privileged backgrounds by encouraging them to consider careers in the legal sector - has tripled the number of participating law firms since it launched in September last year.

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  • March 23, 2012 |

    Dewey turns to crisis PR expert as firm counters critical media reports

    Dewey & LeBoeuf has turned to a top crisis communications professional in its effort to push back against a growing wave of negative publicity, reports The Am Law Daily. Michael Sitrick - a public relations specialist once labelled the 'Ninja Master of the Dark Art of Spin' - is helping Dewey's management to shape their response to what they contend is an inaccurate Wall Street Journal story in the wake of a monthly partners meeting meant to rally the troops.

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  • March 22, 2012 |

    Going global and a 'one-firm approach' – SJ Berwin's new head sets out his agenda

    "Clearly the most essential part of the job is to listen to the partners. I will form a leadership team with Rob but we do not pretend to have a monopoly on wisdom" - Sofia Lind talks to new SJ Berwin senior partner Stephen Kon...

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  • March 21, 2012 |

    Links and Ashurst among 10 law firms on $6.2bn Glencore Canada deal

    Linklaters and Ashurst are among a raft of firms taking roles on Glencore International's $6.2bn (£3.9bn) purchase of Viterra, Canada's largest grain-handler, reports The Am Law Daily. Glencore has turned to Linklaters for legal advice in Europe and Asia, with King & Wood Mallesons handling Australian aspects of the deal for the commodities trading giant.

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  • March 7, 2012 |

    Squire Sanders joins Korea movers with plans to launch in Seoul

    Squire Sanders has become the latest firm to announce plans to open an office in Korea, reports The Asian Lawyer. Corporate partner Joon Yong Kim, the head of the firm's Korea practice, will relocate from Tokyo to lead the new office in Seoul. He will be joined by partner Edward Kim, who is also transferring from Squire Sanders' Tokyo base.

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  • March 1, 2012 |

    With all the buzz around UK tie-ups, will US firms head Down Under anytime soon?

    "Not a week goes by that we are not approached by an international firm" - as Australia shoots up the agenda for UK firms, will US rivals end their resistance to the Oz push?

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