EY Law Reduces Size EY is shaking things up in its UK legal arm. They’re cutting jobs and stepping back from their earlier plans to expand in the legal sector. On Tuesday, EY partners broke the news to UK lawyers in a quick 12-minute call, announcing an overhaul of the legal business and the start […]
KC Disbarrment Prominent criminal barrister Jo Sidhu KC, former chair of the Criminal Bar Association (CBA), has been disbarred following a disciplinary tribunal that found him guilty of professional misconduct, a decision that reached a majority verdict of three to two in favor of disbarment. The misconduct involved three proven allegations concerning an unnamed woman
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A group of UK female lawyers is gearing up for a bold challenge against the system after the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) refused to investigate claims of sexism and intimidation by Judge Philip Lancaster. Multiple women say they experienced shouting, condescension and outright dismissal in his court. From maternity discrimination claims to disability discrimination
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The Shocking Double Life of Lydia Mugambe A 49-year-old Ugandan judge who served on a United Nations tribunal has been convicted of trafficking a young woman to the UK and forcing her to work as an unpaid slave. Lydia Mugambe was found guilty of multiple serious offenses including facilitating illegal immigration, forced labor, and witness
A London law firm that represented a former London police officer in a $4-million lawsuit against two women’s advocates is now suing its former client and employee alleging that the defendants conspired to set up a rival firm while still working for the plaintiff firm. Millars Lawyers Professional Corp., founded by Phillip Millar, (pictured) has
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Douglas Murray Wins Libel Suit Against The Observer In a significant victory for free speech and accuracy, Douglas Murray, the prominent political commentator and journalist, has successfully resolved a libel lawsuit against The Observer which has seen the media group pay substantial damages to Murray. The Observer is owned by Guardian News and Media. The
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European law firm Fieldfisher is delighted to announce the election of Vivien Davies as the firm’s new Senior Partner, effective from 1 April 2025. Vivien will succeed David Wilkinson, who held this post since 2019 for two consecutive terms. Vivien is a market-leading litigator with over 25 years’ experience, having built a successful international practice focused on a
Mass Consumer Lawsuit Law Firm Strengthens London Presence Johnson Law Group has expanded its UK operations by opening a second office in London’s Square Mile, strategically positioning itself within the City of London’s legal and financial epicenter. The firm, which established its inaugural UK presence in Manchester in February 2020, has grown significantly over five
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Freshfields makes strategic expansion Jessamy Gallagher and Stuart Rowson have returned to the Magic Circle legal world through their recent appointments at Freshfields, following a two-year tenure at Paul Hastings. The move represents a homecoming for the partners, who previously co-led Linklaters’ global infrastructure practice before their 2023 transition to the U.S.-headquartered firm. At Freshfields,
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Linklaters CMA Appointment Linklaters has strengthened the antitrust and litigation practice in the UK with the recruitment of the Deputy General Counsel and Litigation Director at the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in London. The move is a significant appointment for Linklaters in the competition arena given the role Jessica Radke has had in
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