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Ukraine commits to ICC with Rome Statute ratification

Ukraine made a significant stride toward international accountability with President Volodymyr Zelensky's signing of a law to ratify the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC)

BCLP strengthens private equity practice with new partner hire

Global law firm BCLP announces the addition of Perry Yam to its London office as a partner in the Corporate and Finance Transactions practice, focusing on private equity

James Libson appointed visiting fellow at Oxford

Mishcon de Reya’s Managing Partner, James Libson, is appointed as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Oxford

Lasting powers of attorney: do we need replacement attorneys?

Ann Stanyer highlights the benefits of advising clients to carefully consider their choice of attorneys, including the option of appointing multiple joint and several attorneys

ACSO calls for urgent action as civil justice delays persist

The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) has expressed concerns over the latest Civil Justice Statistics for Q2 2024, highlighting the prolonged delays in the UK civil justice system

Kennedys announces 97 senior promotions

Kennedys promotes 97 senior lawyers globally, following record revenue and significant growth

Leigh Day expands human rights team in Liverpool

Leigh Day expands its northern human rights practice, offering legal aid for inquests and public authority claims

UK signs first AI risk treaty

The UK signs the first legally-binding treaty to manage AI risks and protect human rights