The launch of domain name .law is set to occur today (30 July 2015) as part of the generic top level domain (gTLD) programme run by NetNames. The two-month ‘sunrise’ phase will allow owners of trademark names to buy their own new extension .law domain until 28 September 2015. After that time, the domain will […]
Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest house builder, has announced its general counsel will retire later this year. Tom Keevil joined the company four years ago but is stepping down from his position as general counsel this autumn. Keevil is retiring at the age of 55 after working in general counsel positions for the last 15 […]
Kerman & Co and Harneys are advising Coinsilium on its intention to float on Aim, as it looks to become the first UK blockchain company to go public. Coinsilium invests in companies developing products related to blockchain technology. Blockchain is the model on which bitcoin has been built and allows balances to be calculated and purchases […]
You may have heard about the Business Leadership Summit being organised by The Lawyer, taking place in London September 22—23. (More information here; registration here.) The theme is “embracing change in the delivery of legal services,” and here are a few of the highlights: The keynote speaker on day two will be Peter Kalis, chairman […]
Mr Justice Peter Smith is facing an investigation by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) in connection to his recusal from the mammoth air cargo cartel case involving British Airways (BA). Peter Smith J recused himself from the case last week following an altercation with the airline that arose when he was shifted from a […]
Emerald Supplies & Ors v British Airways & Ors was already shaping up to be one of the biggest litigation battles for decades. No fewer than 23 airlines, led by British Airways (BA) are fighting a claim that they colluded to fix fuel and security surcharges for the carriage of air cargo. The case has […]
Transport workers’ union the GMB has instructed Leigh Day to bring an employment claim against taxi-booking service Uber, arguing that it is in breach of a duty to provide drivers with basic employment rights. Leigh Day employment lawyer Nigel Mackay is leading the team acting for the GMB. The claim is expected to be filed […]
A number of major law firms, including Pinsent Masons and Stephenson Harwood, are exploring their options in Iran in the wake of the recent deal ending sanctions against the country. An agreement between Iran and the US, UK, China, France, Germany and Russia on 14 July means that investment in Iran is likely to get […]
Anderson Strathern and Harper Macleod have both won places to advise the Scottish government across each of the six lots within its legal framework. The government has chosen a further seven firms to assist with external legal advice. These include Brodies, DLA Piper, DWF, MacRoberts, Morton Fraser, Thorntons and Weightmans. The £44m panel was originally […]
A number of major law firms, including Pinsent Masons and Stephenson Harwood, are exploring their options in Iran in the wake of the recent deal ending sanctions against the country. An agreement between Iran and the US, UK, China, France, Germany and Russia on 14 July means that investment in Iran is likely to get […]
Wedlake Bell has recorded revenue of £31.3m for the 2014/15 financial year. The result is a 13.4 per cent improvement on the firm’s 2013/14 figures, when revenue was £27.6m. It is the firm’s third successive year of growth. With net profit of just over £8m, profit per equity partner bounced back from £320,000 to £350,000. […]
Shoosmiths will not be reversing the voluntary pay cuts taken by its staff in 2009 despite the firm announcing its turnover had reached £102m last year. The 3.5 per cent voluntary pay cut was offered to employees as a measure to reduce costs and save jobs at the firm. The cuts affected staff members with […]