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05 August 2022
Issue: 7990 / Categories: Legal News
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Diversity metrics

Some 32 law firms including Magic Circle firm Linklaters have signed up to a major new diversity data collection exercise
The 32 ‘Foundation Law Firm Participants’ have joined the InterLaw Diversity Forum’s inaugural UK Model Diversity Survey (UK MDS), which aims to become the single accepted standard for all UK law firms to provide diversity data to their clients. The firms are joined by 33 corporate and financial institution clients. InterLaw Diversity Forum founder and General Counsel, Jefferies, Daniel Winterfeldt said: ‘The detail of the survey allows clients to see beyond basic diversity data into the inclusion and culture of firms.’
Issue: 7990 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau—Marie Bourke

Shakespeare Martineau strengthens Sheffield regulatory practice with new hires

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers—Louise McRae & Annabella Hwang

Sackers recruits new associates

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

McHale & Co—Shaun Little & Patrick Byrne

Firm bolsters senior team with head of corporate and head of employment

NEWS
A wide-ranging Civil Way column highlights developments from insolvency procedure to employment law, but one case stands out for its lessons on bankruptcy, family homes and digital communications
A sprawling Intellectual Property Office battle between House of Fraser and Frasers Property has delivered a masterclass in modern trade mark law
Courts in England and Wales and Singapore are increasingly confronting complex disputes over international child relocation as families become more globally mobile
The government’s long-awaited family law reform consultation could mark a turning point for domestic abuse victims navigating financial remedy proceedings, but significant challenges remain
A new commercial court pilot giving the public access to documents used in hearings, including expert reports, is raising difficult questions about transparency and privacy
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