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Class actions pro joins Skadden

Dippy Singh — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

A disputes practitioner who guides Asia-Pacific clients on US class actions, mass torts and antitrust wrangles has jumped to Skadden in the Big Apple.

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Arbitral award challenges least fruitful in Middle East and New York

Dippy Singh — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:51:01 +0000

A report has unveiled how courts are handling challenges to international arbitration awards, with England and Wales the most likely jurisdiction to annul an award, and the offshore UAE the most resistant.

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Friday round-up: Another Paris boutique; more US firm partners

Robert Li — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:49:50 +0000

Hogan Lovells’ former Paris arbitration head has gone solo to focus on arbitrator appointments, while London-headquartered Spencer West is to launch in the Middle East, as high-end US firms continue to swell their partner ranks.

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Eversheds Sutherland hires SDNY prosecutor

Robert Li — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:23:14 +0000

A former federal prosecutor with experience in securities fraud, national security and narcotics matters has returned to private practice, joining the Anglo-US tie-up in the Big Apple.

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Paris enforcement consultancy established

Robert Li — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:20:29 +0000

A new Parisian consultancy will focus on enforcement and monetisation strategies for parties, lawyers and funders who have succeeded in disputes.

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Friday round-up: expanding partner elevations

Robert Li — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:21:56 +0000

A handful of professionals including expert witnesses, and arbitration and litigation practitioners are on the move, while international firms continue to announce promotions as the year-end draws near.

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Friday round-up: proliferating judicial experience

Robert Li — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:24:48 +0000

Two litigators have quit their respective UK Magic Circle firms’ Munich and Paris outposts for pastures new, in a week which has seen experienced judges taking up new positions, alongside the more usual lateral moves and partner promotions.

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Friday round-up: NRF exits South Africa

Robert Li — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:22:11 +0000

Norton Rose Fulbright’s Johannesburg office is to become an independent firm, while German player GvW Graf von Westphalen has had mixed fortunes among the weekly summary of disputes developments.

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