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18 September 2019
Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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LexisNexis Legal Awards

The LexisNexis Legal Awards 2020 have opened for entries

The categories include diversity and inclusion, wellbeing, pro bono, business development, legal services innovation and law firm of the year. For the 2020 awards, four new categories are being introduced―case of the year, deal of the year, sustainability and international team of the year. Judges include the Law Society President, Simon Davis, Chair of the Bar, Richard Atkins QC, and Baroness Helena Kennedy QC, Director of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute. 

The closing date for entries is 15 November 2019; further information can be found via this link.

Issue: 7856 / Categories: Legal News , Profession
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten Muchin Rosenman—Charlotte Hill

Katten strengthens financial markets and funds group in London

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James—Keith Cundall & Lee Hart

Hugh James expands national Serious Injury team with two new Partners

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW—Rémi Ducloyer

HFW continues Paris office growth with public law Partner hire

NEWS
The Court of Appeal's decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP has lifted months of uncertainty for Chartered Legal Executives while prompting a rethink of regulation and supervision
The assisted dying debate returns to Westminster as Lauren Edwards MP reintroduces legislation that stalled in the House of Lords last session despite clearing the Commons
A little-noticed provision of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 has fundamentally expanded corporate criminal liability
Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but careless reliance on it is creating growing professional risks
The law offers cohabiting couples surprisingly greater protection after one partner dies than when they separate during life
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