All Ukraine crisis articles
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NewsCommercial Court could face wave of ‘sanctions-related claims’
War in Ukraine and sanctions already ‘causing complications to the court’s work’.
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Legal services boom continues despite sanctions
Sector’s turnover surged 19% in March alone, ONS data shows.
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News focus: Client 'sniff test' - London International Disputes Week
Following their hasty retreat from Moscow, law firms at London International Disputes Week learned about the growing importance of the client ‘sniff test’. And about their lawyers’ mental health.
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Feature
The wartime CEO
A Ukrainian legal tech startup has continued operations since the country was invaded by Russia. Its chief executive, who was in Kyiv when war broke out, explains how her company is busier than ever and why contributing to the economy helps the war effort
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Opinion
Ukraine invasion: the legal basis for reparations
Despite Russia's UNSC veto, a path does theoretically exist that could be utilised in the years and decades to come.
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Legal services escape latest Russia sanctions
New restrictions cover consulting, accountancy and PR but not law firms, Gazette understands.
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Clifford Chance finalises Moscow spin-off
Magic circle firm says ‘small number’ of Moscow team likely to be made redundant.
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News focus: SLAPPs row reaches the regulator
War in Ukraine is keeping strategic lawsuits against public participation in the spotlight. But disagreements remain concerning what to do about SLAPPs and even what they are.
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Feature
Ukraine: Children and war
Naomi Angell, a member of the Law Society’s Children’s Law sub committee, examines the impact the Ukraine war could have on international adoption.
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Feature
I prepared my law firm for war
We woke up early in the morning of 24 February and knew for sure – the war was at our doorstep. For many of us, our first waking moments were scenes of massive explosions all over Ukraine, with images on TV screens of Russian troops advancing into our territory and ...
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News focus: Human rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
As reports of war crimes in Bucha and Mariupol shock the world, a Legal Task Force on Accountability for Crimes Committed in Ukraine has enlisted global legal expertise to fight for justice.
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Automation for the people
Consumer-facing apps and portals can help address the unmet need for affordable legal services – and aid Ukrainian refugees. But the vast majority are commercial initiatives and in the end someone has to pay.
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Ukraine war service trumps litigation, judge rules
Trial of Ukrainian lender Privatbank’s $4.2bn (£3.2bn) fraud claim was adjourned last week.
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Human rights heavyweights join war crimes hunt
Former Supreme Court president among experts advising Ukraine government task force.
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SRA starts visiting firms named as acting for Russians
Regulator responds to MPs’ allegations of insufficient checks on rich clients.
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Global grandees join call for Ukraine war crimes tribunal
Former leaders from all continents propose international tribunal to hold Vladimir Putin accountable for atrocities.
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Parties suing Russia concerned that lawyers will drop out
Court rejects plea to bring forward deadline despite White & Case dropping Russian clients.
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Jo Maugham wines (and dines)
Bids invited for Michelin-starred dinner with Good Law Project founder.
