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In April 2011, British journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown received a „strictly private & confidential“ letter from Mishcon de Reya entitled „Notification of Intended Proceedings“. |
In April 2011, British journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown received a „strictly private & confidential“ letter from Mishcon de Reya entitled „Notification of Intended Proceedings“. |
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The firm gained attention when [[Anthony Julius]] represented [[Diana, Princess of Wales]] in her divorce. A partner in the firm, barrister Charlotte Harris, has represented former UK Energy Minister, [[Chris Huhne]], who is alleged to have asked his (then) wife [[Vicky Pryce]] to take on his penalty points to avoid a driving ban for speeding. A trial is set for October 2012.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17231997 "Chris Huhne trial set for October"], BBC News, 2 March 2012</ref> (see ''[[R v Huhne and Pryce]]''). |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
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| No. of offices | Two |
| No. of lawyers | Over 300 |
| Major practice areas | General practice |
| Date founded | 1937 (London), 2010 (New York) |
| Website | mishcon.com |
Mishcon de Reya is an international law firm with offices in London offering a range of legal and advocacy services for businesses and individuals. The firm was founded by Lord Mishcon in 1937. In January 2010 Mishcon de Reya opened an associated office in New York, Mishcon de Reya New York LLP.
In the Legal Business Awards 2012,[1] Mishcon de Reya was named Law Firm of the year[2] and Real Estate team of the year.[3] The firm is ranked within the top 61 largest in the UK by turnover, according to an annual survey conducted by The Lawyer.
Notable clients
The most notable client is Head Of State Haji Abdul Taib bin Mahmud, Chief Minister of Sarawak: "Mishcon de Reya’s relationship with the Taib family goes back to 2011 when the law firm threatened a number of British journalists with legal action over critical reports on the Taib family and its ties to multi-million dollar property businesses in various countries.
In April 2011, British journalist Clare Rewcastle Brown received a „strictly private & confidential“ letter from Mishcon de Reya entitled „Notification of Intended Proceedings“.
The firm gained attention when Anthony Julius represented Diana, Princess of Wales in her divorce. A partner in the firm, barrister Charlotte Harris, has represented former UK Energy Minister, Chris Huhne, who is alleged to have asked his (then) wife Vicky Pryce to take on his penalty points to avoid a driving ban for speeding. A trial is set for October 2012.[4] (see R v Huhne and Pryce).
Expertise
Mishcon de Reya’s expertise covers five areas: analysing risk, protection of assets, managing wealth, resolving disputes and building businesses. They have a reputation in each area, and have won accolades for their work in family and employment law.[5]
Social activism
In 2008, the firm launched the specialist ‘Pink Law’ Legal Advice Centre in conjunction with Queen Mary, University of London and two other city law firms. The project offers free and impartial legal advice on issues affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community, such as employment discrimination, civil partnerships and cohabitation.[6]
External links
References
- ^ http://awards.legalbusiness.co.uk/
- ^ http://awards.legalbusiness.co.uk/winners/law-firm-of-the-year-2012-mishcon-de-reya.html
- ^ http://awards.legalbusiness.co.uk/winners/real-estate-team-of-the-year-2012-mishcon-de-reya.html
- ^ "Chris Huhne trial set for October", BBC News, 2 March 2012
- ^ Chambers and Partners Firm Profile
- ^ TheLawyer.com
