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New Director of Innovation appointed at top law firm

Charles Russell Speechlys, an international law firm focusing on private capital, is pleased to welcome Joe Cohen as its new Director of Innovation

Evolution, not revolution: the Law Commission’s recommendations for reform of the Arbitration Act 1996

Adam Tahsin and Marius B. Gass discuss the Law Commission’s key recommendations and their likely impact on arbitration in England and Wales

The rise of Financial Dispute Resolution in transforming family law disputes

Lesley Smythe explores how FDR hearings have become an increasingly effective mechanism in family law, offering a more decisive, cost-effective and less adversarial approach

The fracas post-PACCAR and the impact on litigation funding

Following the Supreme Court’s shock ruling in July, Emma Carr and Christopher Richards share their thoughts on two subsequent judgments and consider whether there is...

Melbourne firm significantly expands projects and infrastructure capability with appointment of two new partners

Hall & Wilcox has significantly strengthened its projects and infrastructure capability with the appointment of two new partners: Mark Montag and Shaun Whittaker

Why robust cross-border cyber and privacy capabilities are essential

Mark Anderson discusses strategies for managing a cyber breach response in multiple jurisdictions, emphasizing approaches in Australia and New Zealand

Report looks at pros and cons of AI in law firms

The opportunities – and risks – presented by artificial intelligence (AI) are outlined in a new report by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

Association of Costs Lawyers accepts the Civil Justice Council's costs review

A recent report conducted by the association concluded that hourly rates needed updating