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London Commercial Courts see record surge in international litigants
A record number of international parties appeared before the London Commercial Courts (LCC) between April 2023 to March 2024.
21 Jun 2024
Day of the Endangered Lawyer highlights plight of Iranian lawyers
On 24 January 2024, we held an event to mark the International Day of the Endangered Lawyer, which this year focused on Iran.
12 Feb 2024
Widespread mistreatment of lawyers in Turkey
This week, a delegation of 27 bar associations, human rights organisations and legal groups representing eight countries gathered in Turkey for a fact-finding mission on...
10 Nov 2023
Why are lawyers in Afghanistan in danger?
Since the Taliban takeover in 2021, "everything has changed for women in Afghanistan". Our one-hour seminar examines the threats facing lawyers and the rule of...
01 Feb 2023