The four magic circle firms — Allen & Overy (A&O), Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Linklaters — are made up of unquestionably tremendous legal professionals. Their expertise and appearances on the very largest corporate transactions have always caught the eye of the business community, but their litigation practices have suffered from a perception problem. The […]
After concerns over whether London might lose its international client base, the Court’s own numbers comprehensively dispel that fear. According to the Commercial Court’s own report, the last two years saw international disputes comprise almost two-thirds of all matters heard. Which law firms are winning big Clyde & Co and HFW are the only firms […]
The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has an outstanding reputation. Described as “innovative”, “adaptable” and “specialist” in a series of interviews conducted by The Lawyer for the report, the TCC and its judiciary deserve praise for its innovative stance. Practices which are now widespread, such as hot-tubbing witnesses, were first used in the TCC. Indeed, […]