Squire Patton Boggs loses 23-strong team in Middle East
Squire Patton Boggs saw the departure of five partners and 18 supporting lawyers from its Middle East offices after tensions arose as the recently merged firm integrated its regional affiliates. The exits came as legacy Patton Boggs’ Khalid Al-Thebity was appointed managing partner of the Riyadh office.
Clydes settles whistleblower case
Clyde & Co has settled its dispute with former partner Krista Bates van Winkelhof out of court after she alleged she was forced to leave after blowing the whistle on the managing partner of its Tanzanian associate firm and announcing her pregnancy. The case involved a landmark Supreme Court decision which held that members of an LLP could be considered workers.
Dentons sues Republic of Guinea over unpaid fees
Williams & Connolly is representing Dentons in a dispute with the Republic of Guinea over alleged unpaid legal fees. The $10.2m case arises from advice given on a contract concerning development of a large-scale mining and infrastructure project.
Law Society chief executive selected
The Law Society has appointed former NHS Litigation Authority head Catherine Dixon to succeed outgoing chief executive Des Hudson, who retired at the end of August. Dixon brings extensive in-house experience having also previously held roles at the NSPCC and Bupa.