Goodwin Procter and White & Case latest firms to set US office return dates
19 May 2021
Goodwin Procter and White & Case latest firms to set US office return dates
Both firms intend US staff to start spending a few days per week in the office in September
Shutterstock Goodwin Procter and White & Case have become the latest US law firms to set office return dates for their workforces, as the legal industry adjusts to the gradual return to business-as-usual in the US. In a memo sent to all US lawyers and staff, White & Case said it expects people to spend “two or three days per week” in the office starting in September as part of its flexible return-to-work policy.
Reed Smith expects all US offices to be fully reopened in September
07 May 2021
Firm outlines phased return that will be supported by permanent flexible working arrangements
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where Reed Smith has its headquarters Shutterstock Reed Smith will fully reopen all of its US offices in September as it announces plans for a phased return to work and new flexible work arrangements. The firm said all 17 US offices will be reopened by September 7th, subject to any local Covid-19 restrictions. In setting out its plans, it becomes one of the first major US practices to provide a detailed return-to-work blueprint, although Sullivan & Cromwell chair Joseph Shenker this week told Law.com that staff would be “strongly encouraged” to return to the office from 6 July.
Herbert Smith Freehills Australia arbitration head selects Singapore for solo practice
Brenda Horrigan moves for personal and professional reasons after helping to grow Australia s reputation for arbitration Herbert Smith Freehills’ head of international arbitration in Australia, Brenda Horrigan, is to leave the firm to set up practice as an independent arbitrator in Singapore. Horrigan said she had enjoyed “a wonderful experience” at HSF, but was moving for personal and professional reasons and looked forward to developing her career at her new home. She told The Global Legal Post: “Singapore offers an opportunity to reconnect with arbitration colleagues from across the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of travel bubbles, as well as world-class arbitration facilities. I very much look forward to working with practitioners from across the region on matters going forward.”
London set urged tenants to exercise restraint over China-related social media posts, leaked email reveals
30 April 2021
36 Group warned of detrimental impact given significant links with Asia
By danielo; Shutterstock Leading London set of chambers 36 Group urged its tenants to exercise the ‘greatest caution’ when commenting on social media about the sanctions imposed by China against Essex Court Chambers, it has emerged. A leaked email sent on behalf of the set’s executive board – published today by news site Roll on Friday – warns tenants of the potential impact of negative comments about China on Asia work being carried out by some of their colleagues.
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