Latham & Watkins has hired a 10-lawyer team from A&O Shearman in London, including a senior partner, in a significant post-merger talent grab. Discover the details and implications for the legal sector.
The arraignment of Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents Rob and Michele Reiner, has been postponed to 23 February after his defence lawyer withdrew. Read the latest from the Los Angeles court.
Nick Reiner's defence lawyer Alan Jackson has withdrawn from the high-profile murder case. The Public Defender's Office will now represent the 32-year-old, charged with the murders of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner. Read the latest c
A federal judge has given Lindsey Halligan seven days to explain why she continues to act as US attorney after her appointment was ruled unlawful. The Trump-appointed lawyer led failed cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
As Nicolas Maduro faces trial in New York, seasoned attorney Barry Pollack takes the lead. Learn about the lawyer who represented Julian Assange and his defence strategy for the Venezuelan leader.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, facing US narco-terrorism charges, has hired top US trial lawyer Barry Pollack, who secured Julian Assange's release. Explore the legal battle ahead.
Mike Karin, a former Loaded magazine editor turned Bangkok law firm partner, has died unexpectedly at 59. Read about his unique career spanning journalism and international law.
Sarah Burton, a formidable human rights lawyer known for her work on the Hillsborough and Grenfell inquiries, has died aged 56. Read about her remarkable career and legacy.
Follow immigration attorney Milli Atkinson through a high-stakes day in San Francisco court, where ICE arrests at hearings and a climate of fear define the fight for asylum seekers' rights.
A look back at the seismic shifts in the UK legal market in 2025, from Latham & Watkins' pay battle and Paul Weiss's aggressive hiring to Ashurst's renewed US ambitions. Discover the stories that defined the year.
Remembering Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the human rights lawyer who championed civil liberties and stood by the dispossessed, from Pinochet's victims to countless others. Explore his remarkable legacy.
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
Two senior capital markets partners depart Ashurst for Baker McKenzie, marking significant recruitment win for the global firm's London practice.
Cravath Swaine & Moore offers London lawyers special bonuses up to $150k as US law firms intensify competition for UK legal talent. Discover the impact.
Discover how sports lawyer Simon Leaf handles everything from £1bn deals to heart condition diagnoses for footballers. Learn about the unseen legal world shaping modern sports.
A shocking documentary series films an undercover lawyer advising criminal gangs in Denmark. Plus, discover tonight's top TV picks including a new detective drama and artist Yinka Shonibare's powerful story.
Senior Citi wealth management executive Diego De Giorgi joins JP Morgan in London, marking another significant hire in the competitive private banking sector.
In a major coup for the hedge fund industry, former Goldman Sachs trading star Wajih Ahmed joins Balyasny Asset Management to lead European equity efforts, marking one of the most significant moves in London's financial sector this year.
In a significant move shaking up London's legal scene, Ashurst secures top private equity partner Roger Parker from Magic Circle rival Linklaters, strengthening their corporate practice.
Sharon Afek, Israel's former top military attorney, faces arrest in international investigation while travelling abroad, raising questions about legal accountability.
The Israeli military's highest-ranking legal officer faces arrest after confessing to leaking disturbing footage showing soldiers assaulting Palestinian detainees, triggering a major legal and political crisis.
Senior dealmaker Nick Voci makes high-profile switch from JPMorgan to global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, strengthening their European financial institutions coverage in London.
In a strategic move strengthening its London private equity practice, Simpson Thacher recruits veteran Kirkland & Ellis partner James Appleton, signalling intensified competition for top legal talent.