This is a timely and excellent book consisting of 11 chapters, written by leading practitioners and experts examining selected jurisdictions and issues concerning corruption, together with six appendices including the UK Bribery Act 2010 (the UK Act) and extracts from the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (the FCPA).
Outer Temple has recently recruited three new tenants: John McKendrick, Daniel Barnett & Ali Almidhar.
Olswang has announced the opening of its new office in Paris.
Julian Burling, previously counsel to Lloyd’s, and Paul Chaisty QC
DWF has appointed two new partners, Ashley Mahon and Joseph Arazi, to its insurance team in London
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert reinsurance partner Janet Lambert has been appointed a district judge, assigned to the south eastern circuit.
The SRA has appointed Anu Kapila and Julian Weinberg to its compliance committee.
Delays to the Bribery Act, announced last week, could give the business community the time it needs to tackle widespread ignorance of its contents, say lawyers.
Nominations for the Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year awards are due in by 27 April 2011 and the ceremony will take place in London on 28 June.
The third edition of the Family Law Protocol has been published. It has been significantly amended has 150 pages of practice guides under 11 chapter headings.
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Nikki Bowker, Devonshires
Nikki Bowker, head of litigation and dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Ellisons—Sarah Osborne
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
DWF—Chris Air
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
