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Groundbreaking rules published to enable rapid resolution of blockchain and crypto legal disputes, as worldwide smart contract market expected to reach $345.4 million by 2026[1] Rules published today by Government-backed UK Jurisdiction Taskforce at LawtechUK will address uncertainty, encourage fast resolution of disputes, and foster increased confidence for businesses in adoption of digital technology including blockchain, crypto assets and smart contracts UK legal infrastructure continues to ...

Suburban memories of life in the Granite City © Unknown The Rolling Stones - Mick Jagger, Keith Richard, Charlie Watts, Brian Jones, and Bill Wyman - with reporter Julie Davidson before their gig at the Capitol in 1965. The many communities of Aberdeen help make it a great place to live, work and play. We’ve opened our archives to take a look at some familiar places and faces over the years – even the legendary Rolling Stones. Take a look and see who you recognise. Bridge of Dee Spring is...

The low down The constraints of the pandemic have changed the way we all work for good. Flexible working has enabled many to break free of the strongholds of the office, the commute and city living. For recruitment, the geographic freedom that flexible working enables should mean more choice, both for law firms and candidates. Taking the long view, how many pandemic-related changes are here to stay? Firms say they are looking ever closer at candidates’ character and values, while lawyers cons...

Date Time Share HSF advises IGO Limited on its A$903 million divestment of its 30% interest in Tropicana Gold Mine Herbert Smith Freehills is pleased to have advised IGO Limited (IGO) on its proposed A$903 million divestment of its 30% interest in the Tropicana Gold Mine – a top 5 producing Australian open-pit and underground gold mine located in Western Australia. IGO’s interest is proposed to be sold to Regis Resources Limited, an ASX-listed mining company (Regis). Headquartered in Perth...

Students at Durham Law School can opt to study Chinese law as part of their undergraduate degree.

4 Min Read KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysian telecoms company Axiata Group Bhd and Norway’s Telenor ASA are nearing a deal to combine their Malaysian mobile operations to create the country’s top player in the highly competitive sector. A woman walks past the Axiata headquarters building in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Lim Huey Teng/File Photo The companies said on Thursday they were in advanced talks to merge Celcom Axiata Bhd and DiGi.Com Bhd, in which the parties woul...

Peloton bikes and shopping trips: How firms keep burnt-out workers 6 Apr, 2021 05:20 AM 4 minutes to read Bosses seek to head off retention crisis by handing out gifts and bonuses to overworked junior staff. Photo / 123RF Bosses seek to head off retention crisis by handing out gifts and bonuses to overworked junior staff. Photo / 123RF Financial Times By: Kate Beioley and Michael O’Dwyer The worlds top professional service firms and banks have sought to head off a retention crisis among overw...

News story The Secretary of State has reappointed John Wood and Peter Gooderham as Members of the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives John Wood and Peter Gooderham have been reappointed by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as Members of the Advisory Council on National Records and Archives for a four year period from 22 January 2021 to 21 January 2025. From: 11 March 2021 John Wood joined Herbert Smith (now Herbert Smith Freehills LLP), the cit...

The Sopwith Camel was legendary and it was said if you could fly it, you could fly anything.

Rebecca Maslen-Stannage to join fellow countrywoman Freshfields Georgia Dawson at helm of top international firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has chosen Australian corporate lawyer Rebecca Maslen-Stannage as its first woman senior partner. She will succeed London-based James Palmer next May joining fellow Australian, newly elected Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer senior partner Georgia Dawson at the helm of a leading international law firm.  Maslen-Stannage is no stranger to leadership roles...