We are thrilled to welcome Tom McLaughlin as a Partner in our Employment team. Tom has a strong track record advising employees, employers and partnerships on a wide range of workplace issues, with particular expertise in senior executive disputes, restrictive covenants, business protection matters and complex employment litigation.

The latest heist, which took place in the early hours of 8 September, saw thieves break into the museum on the French Riviera and steal artworks by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, prompting a major police investigation and renewed discussion around art crime, provenance and museum security.

Women’s football is entering an exciting new era of growth and investment. In her article for City AM, Construction Partner, Sarah Rock explores how growing attendances, enhanced matchday experiences, family-focused hospitality and investment in facilities could help drive the Women’s Super League’s next phase of growth.

In FT Adviser, Partner, Clare Stirzaker and Senior Associate, Laura Cullinane, alongside Rebecca Reading of Lewis Golden, explore why family investment companies (FICs) continue to gain traction as a succession planning tool and consider the practical issues families may face after they are established.