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A&O Shearman expands its debt finance practice with strategic hire of leading leveraged finance lawyer

The recently merged firm hires Filippo Crosara from Barclays to bolster its Debt Finance team in London

The real Martha

When news broke that Ms Harvey had commenced legal action against Netflix for defamation in California, USA (Fiona Harvey v. Netflix, Inc. et al, case number: 2:2024cv04744), it sparked a second wave of media interest focussed on whether her US legal claim will succeed and whether Netflix may face similar legal action in the English courts

UK demands release of detained UN personnel at UN Security Council

UK calls for Houthis to release detained UN personnel, condemns attacks, and urges arms embargo enforcement

CMA joins global AI competition pledge

CMA, EU, and US commit to ensuring fair competition in AI, promoting innovation and growth

Bermans welcomes partner duo

Manchester and Liverpool law firm Bermans adds employment partner Sarah Collier and litigation specialist Sarah Wellicome

Clarke Willmott in Birmingham advises on sale of two North Wales nursing homes

Clarke Willmott’s Birmingham office facilitates the sale of two North Wales nursing homes to Vshans Care Ltd

CMA appoints new chief operating officer

Daniel Lambauer will join the CMA as Chief Operating Officer in October, succeeding Erik Wilson

New digital service replaces eForms for legal aid

The Apply for Criminal Legal Aid service replaces eForms starting 6 August, with transition extensions