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Legal Week Law | Most Downloaded How to be a legal marvel: eight super skills every modern lawyer needs Lawyers On Demand - Global White Paper For the modern legal adviser, traditional skills are no longer enough. Today’s lawyers are expected to be leaders, innovators and business consultants. This report sets out eight key areas lawyers need to focus on, including emotional intelligence, technological affinity and process improvement. Download White Paper Legal Week Law Most Downloaded Resources Supreme Court rewrites English law rule on penalties Herbert Smith Freehills England & Wales White Paper In a judgment handed down this week, the Supreme Court has in effect re-written the rule on penalties, saying that the underlying rationale of the rule in English law has been misunderstood and that as a result the rule has been applied in many situations where it is both unnecessary and unjust. Passport to resolution: a global guide to disputes in 32 jurisdictions Eversheds Russian Federation White Paper This publication aims to provide a quick reference guide to dispute resolution procedures in 32 jurisdictions around the world, serving as a useful starting point for information when you are involved in a dispute that is either cross-border or outside your own jurisdiction. How to embrace a more commercial approach: three focus points for disputes lawyers Grant Thornton Global White Paper Investigations and disputes lawyers are facing increasing pressure from clients to adopt a more commercial approach. This briefing, which is based on interviews with 85 senior private practice lawyers and general counsel, explains how lawyers can more effectively meet their clients' needs. Supreme Court clarifies position on penalty clauses Nabarro England & Wales White Paper The Supreme Court has handed down two important judgments in relation to penalty clauses, which go some way to clarifying the law in this area, and which will impact on how liquidated damages clauses in construction, engineering and infrastructure contracts are interpreted in the future. Penalty clauses are unenforceable – aren’t they? Excello Law England & Wales White Paper This briefing looks at last week's eagerly awaited Supreme Court ruling on invalid penalty clauses, in a case which will be seen as a victory for traditional freedom of contract. Safe Harbour in the eye of the storm: what you can (and should) be doing now Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co European Union White Paper In the wake of the CJEU 'Schrems' decision, many organisations find themselves in the eye of the storm but with no clear course to navigate, and a solution to personal data transfers to the US may be some way off. Amid this uncertainty, this briefing sets what companies can do now. Is Safe Harbor 2.0 around the corner? Eversheds USA White Paper Since the Court of Justice of the European Union ruled Safe Harbor to be invalid, a number of key developments have taken place. This briefing summarises these developments and helps to answer the question still being asked by business in both the EU and the US: "what do we do now?" Seven tips for effective cybersecurity due diligence in M&A transactions Latham & Watkins Global White Paper This Latham & Watkins briefing sets out seven key issues to keep at the forefront of your mind when carrying out cybersecurity risk assessments and due diligence during M&A deals. Clarification on 'the cloud' - FCA consults on proposed outsourcing guidance DLA Piper UK White Paper This briefing looks at the FCA's consultation on proposed guidance to clarify the requirements imposed on firms when outsourcing to 'the cloud'. The proposed guidance is intended to help firms effectively oversee all aspects of the life cycle of their outsourcing arrangements, as DLA Piper explains. More from Legal Week Law FREE Membership to Legal Week Law As a member of Legal Week Law you will receive free access to our library of legal briefings from worlds leading law firms. Briefings are easy to find and constantly being updated. You can also discover what briefings your peers in other companies are looking at. Create your FREE Account Search Legal Week Law Commercial Law Banking and Finance Company Secretariat Corporate Employment Energy Environment Financial Services Regulation Intellectual Property Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution Taxation More from Legal Week Law

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Legal Week | LIVE Bird & Bird reports 7% jump in half-year revenue News - Fri 4th Dec The firm has also announced plans to move its London office as it prepares to grow headcount in the capital Latest stories from Legal Week Freshfields cuts 30 German back office jobs as Clifford Chance unveils Canary Wharf support centre News - Fri 4th Dec Magic circle firms confirm latest plans for back office staff with CC seeking more space in Canary Wharf 'Brutal decisions are needed' - RBS says law firms should tackle under-performance like investment banks News - Fri 4th Dec RBS legal services head James Tsolakis argues law firms should take a more brutal approach to people management Pinsent Masons targets US private equity market with new initiative News - Fri 4th Dec The firm, which already has bases in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, sets its sights on the US private equity market Asia Transfer Window: recent moves including Norton Rose, HSF and Clyde & Co News - Fri 4th Dec Watson Farley & Williams and Linklaters' Indonesia associated firm Widyawan & Partners have also made hires Mayer Brown plots Dubai 2016 opening as it makes double Baker & McKenzie hire News - Thu 3rd Dec US firm brings in two Baker & McKenzie partners as it plans to launch a base in the Middle East More stories from Legal Week Legal Week Law Latest Resources Bribery Act breakthrough: lessons for corporates from the first-ever deferred prosecution agreement Eversheds White Paper The Crown Court has approved a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) between the Serious Fraud Office and ICBC Standard Bank, marking the first time a DPA has been used in England and Wales to settle criminal charges. This Eversheds briefing looks at the legal context and the lessons for corporates. More from Legal Week Law Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals The Legal Innovation Awards 2016 Awards & Rankings - Fri 27th May 2016, London There is a lot of talk about innovation in the law. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2184 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs DCM Associate - 2-4PQE DMJ Legal -£68000 - £75000 per annum Leading city platform with an incredibly strong international presence is currently recruiting for a junior-mid level DCM associate to join their team.The firm maintain a strong UK culture between their associates yet interaction with other internationaCity of London More from Legal Week Jobs

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News Alert: Freshfields cuts 30 German back office jobs as Clifford Chance unveils Canary Wharf support centre

Legal Week | News Alert December 4, 2015 Freshfields cuts 30 German back office jobs as Clifford Chance unveils Canary Wharf support centre Magic circle firms confirm latest plans for back office staff with CC seeking more space in Canary Wharf 'Brutal decisions are needed' - RBS says law firms should tackle under-performance like investment banks RBS legal services head James Tsolakis argues law firms should take a more brutal approach to people management Pinsent Masons targets US private equity market with new initiative The firm, which already has bases in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, sets its sights on the US private equity market Bird & Bird reports 7% jump in half-year revenue The firm has also announced plans to move its London office as it prepares to grow headcount in the capital Asia Transfer Window: recent moves including Norton Rose, HSF and Clyde & Co Watson Farley & Williams and Linklaters' Indonesia associated firm Widyawan & Partners have also made hires 'We feel like we're winning market share' - Bakers' London managing partner on his first term in the role Paul Rawlinson discusses his hopes for the global firm's London office before his term's completion in July 2016 Jersey takes a stand The Jersey Royal Court takes an innovative and pragmatic approach to ensure that freezing orders are effectively policed and demonstrates that it will assist foreign courts with enforcement by ordering judgment debtors within its jurisdiction to make disclosure of their worldwide assets. Read more Legal Week Law Legal Briefings & Resources Not just any break case: Supreme Court holds that a term will not be implied to refund excess rent after a break This week saw the ruling in the case of Marks & Spencer v BNP Paribas, which concerned a claim by M&S, after the exercise of a break option, for a refund of the rent it paid between the break date and quarter end where there was no express term in the lease obliging the landlord to give such a refund. Download Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas 2016 Conference - Wed 10th Feb 2016, Tucker's Point Legal Week Private Client Forum Americas will unite the most senior private client lawyers from North America, Central and South America to address key issues facing private client practitioners. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2184 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs IP Partner – Succession Planning Graham Gill -PEP £400,000 Our client has undergone huge change over the last two years including a move to stunning new offices. Known for innovation and a friendly yet dynamicLondon (Central), London (Greater) (GB) More from Legal Week Jobs Flexible legal support at a more acceptable cost The legal services industry is changing. Fluid Resourcing is a specialist legal contracting product, powered by Taylor Root. We provide lawyers, paralegals, company secretaries and compliance experts to Law Firms, Corporates and Banks requiring flexible and ad hoc resource. As the most affordable provider within this fast growing space, our team offers bespoke, intelligent solutions to support your business. For more details please click here

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