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All Ukraine crisis articles – Page 3
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NewsSRA starts visiting firms named as acting for Russians
Regulator responds to MPs’ allegations of insufficient checks on rich clients.
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NewsGlobal 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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NewsParties 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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NewsJo Maugham wines (and dines)
Bids invited for Michelin-starred dinner with Good Law Project founder.
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Opinion'I acted for an oligarch'
I read recently that my behaviour in acting for an established client of my firm 20 years ago was morally tainted, writes retired partner Alan Murray-Jones.
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NewsWar in Ukraine delays $4.2bn fraud trial
Ukrainian lender Privatbank’s claim against former owners now likely to be tried in 2023.
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NewsScarborough solicitor offers house to Ukrainian refugees
Litigation lawyer Iain Butterworth says he wanted to do something positive.
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NewsSRA probes exposure to sanctioned clients
'Thematic review' following issues raised in parliament will report this autumn.
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NewsNews focus: Ukraine invasion - a watershed for client selection
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted many firms to drop clients and review how they take on new work. Is this a watershed moment for client instructions?
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NewsBar chief hits back at 'enablers' tag for lawyers with Russian clients
New scheme also set up to match lawyers in England and Wales with counterparts in Ukraine.
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NewsDon’t ‘scapegoat’ lawyers over Russia - Law Society
President responds to Times leader that called on Chancery Lane to investigate solicitors who have grown rich ‘defending the powerful’.
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NewsPutin trial petition aims for 2 million signatures
Leading legal figures call for a Nuremberg-style tribunal to try those responsible for the invasion of Ukraine.
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OpinionUkraine: Surrogacy and war
Naomi Angell, a member of the Law Society’s Children’s Law sub committee, examines the impact the Ukraine war can have on international surrogacy.
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NewsDo not worry about dropping Russian clients - SRA
'Offboarding' will not be treated as a regulatory issue, according to updated guidance on sanctions.
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OpinionIt’s hard to see Putin getting away with this
Russia must immediately suspend the military operations in Ukraine that it began on 24 February, the International Court of Justice ruled on Wednesday. Both countries must refrain from any action which might aggravate or extend the dispute between them, the United Nations court decided by a majority of 13 votes ...
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NewsUN’s top court tells Russia to cease Ukraine conflict
Justices vote to order Russia to suspend military operations immediately.
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NewsLaw Rocks! for Ukraine
Legal profession’s hottest acts return to London’s legendary 100 Club for a very good cause.
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NewsBaker McKenzie latest to sever ties with Russia
International firm’s offices in Moscow and St Petersburg to become ‘independent law firm’.
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NewsDentons decides to leave Russia
International firm's decision leaves Baker McKenzie as among the biggest left in Russia.