February 28, 2022
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Linklaters to Review Russia-Based Work - Law.com

A Ukrainian Army soldier inspects fragments of a downed aircraft in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Russia is pressing its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides. Photo: Vadim Zamirovsky/AP
A Ukrainian Army soldier inspects fragments of a downed aircraft in Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. Russia is pressing its invasion of Ukraine to the outskirts of the capital after unleashing airstrikes on cities and military bases and sending in troops and tanks from three sides. Photo: Vadim Zamirovsky/AP

Linklaters is reviewing its Russia-related work, as law firms’ relationships with the Russian-state come under increased scrutiny amid the war in Ukraine.

The U.K.-led firm is “actively monitoring the situation and working to ensure the safety and support of colleagues and their families”, it said in a statement to Law.com International, adding that it was also “reviewing all of the firm’s Russia-related work”.

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source: https://www.law.com/international-edition/2022/02/28/linklaters-to-review-russia-based-work/

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