Allen & Overy returns to Milbank for City restructuring hire
Allen & Overy has hired its second partner from the London arm of Milbank so far this year, bolstering its restructuring practice with the addition of partner Karen McMaster.
Passing the torch: HSF’s outgoing arbitration head Hodges looks back on her time at the firm
As HSF appoints new global arbitration co-heads to succeed Paula Hodges KC, revisit this interview from 2020 in which she looks back on her long career at the firm
Skadden and Paul Weiss pick off Linklaters partners as M&A and fin reg duo make moves
Paul Weiss, Kirkland, and Skadden were all active in London lateral hires this week, with two partner exits from Linklaters amid the moves.
A&O high yield head retires ahead of Shearman tie-up as firm makes first combined partner promos
Finance grandee Muzilla becomes latest senior exit from London high yield team as 40 make the cut in merger day partnership round
‘Credibility in both US and English law is non-negotiable’ – A&O Shearman readies for launch
A&O’s merger with Shearman is creating a new transatlantic giant at the top end of the Global 100, but questions remain as to how the new firm will take shape
‘We’ll continue to look for talent’: Sidley’s London growth streak continues with double-digit revenue hike
Sidley Austin has continued its decade-long streak of growth in London, posting a 12.4% hike to reach $209.7m, with firmwide revenues reaching the $3bn mark.
‘I had strong support and people wanted me to continue’: Bakers’ Poulton seals second term as head of London office
Baker McKenzie London managing partner Ed Poulton discusses strategy, leadership style and how US firms are ramping up activity in the City
Energy perspectives: Clare Burgess
‘Work hard, be curious, support others (it is noticed and appreciated)
and grab opportunities.’ Clifford Chance partner Clare Burgess
on energy perspectives.
On the horns of a trilemma
As energy transition, security and affordability become ever-more urgent, the market is surging like never before. Alex Ryan asks power pundits for their views on whether the purple patch can last.
Energy perspectives: David Bone
‘I’m working in an area where projects not only provide employment but also help our environment and make a difference to our lives.’ David Bone, senior partner in renewable energy at Harper Macleod, opens up about his 30-year career in renewable energy