Simon Baxter partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has joined the Brussels office in its European Union and international competition practice.
Lord Hoffmann will succeed the late Lord Slynn as president of The Bar Association for Commerce, Finance and Industry (BACFI).
Karl Mackie, chief executive CEDR has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Law firm DWF has launched a service to help businesses prepare for a crisis and ensure their reputation and brand remain intact.
The Legal Services Board has launched a collection of essays and research on the future shape of the legal services sector.
Chambers may need to merge in future to cope with market pressures, the Bar Council has warned.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
Gateley Legal—Jack Kelly
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn—Richard Surtees
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL—Alec Cameron
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes
