Kirkland & Ellis, A&O Shearman Represent Tech Giants in Patent Battle Members Public

In Short: Huawei is defending its European patent against MediaTek’s challenge in the High Court of London, as the Taiwanese chip giant seeks to revoke Huawei’s patent on grounds of lacking an inventive step.

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Kirkland & Ellis advise on Cineworld's Restructure Bid Members Public

In Short: Cineworld has been granted initial court approval to convene creditor meetings as it attempts to restructure its U.K. operations to avoid going into administration. The cinema giant faces the possibility of liquidation if the plan fails, risking significant losses for its creditors.

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Pinsent's Mental Health Initiatives Members Public

In Short: Pinsent Masons LLP is piloting a system designed to monitor staff workloads and flag excessive working hours, in response to concerns over mental health, highlighted by the tragic death of a partner who suffered from a mental health crisis.

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BCLP Advises Plus500's $110 Million Share Buyback Members Public

In Short: Israeli fintech Plus500 Ltd. has launched a $110 million share repurchase program to reward investors, signaling strong confidence in its future. The program includes a $35.4 million initial buyback and a $74.6 million special repurchase, with legal guidance from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP.

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Freshfields and Clifford Chance Advise on UCB’s $680 Million Sale Members Public

In Short: Belgian biopharma giant UCB is selling its portfolio of established products in China, including epilepsy drug Keppra and antihistamine Zyrtec, to Singapore's CBC Group and Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Co. for $680 million. This move allows UCB to focus on developing new medicines in China,

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Application Insider - Ashurst Members Public

How to ace your Ashurst vacation scheme application.

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Cleary Gottlieb’s Parisian Move Members Public

In Short: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP marked its 75th anniversary in Paris with a strategic relocation to a new office in the prestigious Opera district, emphasizing its continued growth and deep-rooted commitment to the city.

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Tariff Table Turn Members Public

Plus: No more office parties?

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