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Blind allocation of work: farewell unfairness?
Can blind allocation make associates’ lives better and law firms more efficient?
Moves: Winston & Strawn nabs Cadwalader London chief
Winston & Strawn has hired Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft’s former London head Angus Duncan.
It’s just not working: time to transform allocation methods
The illustration for our big feature this week was very nearly a caveman bashing an iPhone with a rock. We refrained in the end, but it’s odd to think that modern-day law firms – some of the most sophisticated and complex businesses on the planet – are still using prehistoric methods to allocate work to employees. […]
BLP and Pinsent Masons bag panel spots on Heathrow third runway panel
Heathrow Airport has appointed Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Pinsent Masons to a new panel to advise on the development of its third runway and related policy.
UK lender Nava Finance appoints Paul Hastings and BLP as core advisers
New UK lender Nava Finance has appointed Paul Hastings and Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) as its “strategic legal partners” as it looks to build its business following regulatory approval earlier this year.
Amey appoints new GC as longstanding legal boss departs
Amey has appointed a new legal boss ahead of the departure of longstanding general counsel Wayne Robertson.
The Lawyer Awards 2017: A stellar line-up of judges
The Lawyer Awards 2017 in association with Travelers has unveiled a star-studded judging panel, working on 28 categories to pick the cream of the crop of the legal world at this year’s ceremony on 27 June.
DLA Piper launches crowdsourcing plan to boost performance management
DLA Piper has launched a crowdsourcing initiative known internally as the “CEO challenge” to gather ideas from lawyers and staff to improve the firm.
Boies Schiller hires HSF public international law head in London
US disputes firm Boies Schiller & Flexner has hired Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) global head of public international law Dominic Roughton in London.
Pinterest hires Google lawyer as new GC
Google lawyer Christine Flores has joined Pinterest as its new general counsel.
International Women’s Day: 60% of business leaders believe managers don’t prioritise gender equality
This article was contributed by DWF executive partner and head of retail, food and hospitality Hilary Ross for International Women’s Day 2017 Studies show that diverse firms grow and are more likely to innovate. Diversity, off course encompasses many strands but nevertheless gender continues to lead the way in term of headlines, political will and business engagement. Achieving a gender balance at senior levels is the litmus test for diversity but continues to be a challenge for businesses across London.
Latham grows finreg team again with Linklaters hire
Latham & Watkins has hired yet another magic circle partner, recruiting Linklaters financial regulatory partner Csefalvay.