Clubhouse - the new social media destination for lawyers?
27 January 2021
Clubhouse - the new social media destination for lawyers?
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By Yalcin Sonat: Shutterstop This week, I was lucky enough to make the acquaintance of a high-powered general counsel who lives and works on the other side of the world. In 2021, that may come and no surprise, I guess. But it was because we shared the view that lawyers need to consider delivering the talks and events on the new social media platform Clubhouse.
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), UKHospitality (UKH) and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) all reacted positively to the Supreme Court’s decision on business interruption cover.
Nick Hine (l) and John Hayes of Constantine Law
The year has kicked off with a spate of law firm expansion activity, whether through mergers, huge team hires, file acquisitions or one Essex law firm maintaining EU links by opening in Malta.
Yorkshire law firm Switalskis has acquired Atherton Godfrey for an undisclosed sum, in a move that creates a £20m turnover business.
Atherton Godfrey will continue to operate under its name, and its Doncaster office and 130 staff mean that the Switalskis Group now employ 380 staff across 12 offices across Yorkshire.
Three of Atherton Godfrey’s four partners are becoming directors of Switalskis, with managing partner Don Bird stepping down from the role and joining as a consultant.