Withers launches tax practice in key Middle East hub with hire of EY private client chief Legal Business Withers continues its international expansion with a deal to launch a practice in Dubai with the hire of EY’s Middle…
‘High performance culture’: promotions down by nearly half as Simmons makes up seven globally Legal Business After a 13-strong partner promotions round last year, Simmons & Simmons has made up just seven lawyers in its latest…
‘Positive and clear endorsement’: Slater and Gordon extends loan package with banks Legal Business Shares in Australia-listed Slater and Gordon (S&G) jumped yesterday (2 May) after the beleaguered law firm announced a deal with…
Less male, pale and private practice: Surging in-house and female lawyer ranks keep the profession expanding Legal Business The future of the profession looks increasingly female and focused away from the traditional domination of private practice according to…
Willkie hires Bain euro GC as Wall St player strives to establish itself in City buyout sector Legal Business Willkie Farr & Gallagher has made a prominent recruit to its London arm with the appointment of Bain Capital Credit’s European…
Linklaters calls off China merger hunt as partnership backs Shanghai spinoff Legal Business Linklaters‘ partnership has decided against pursuing a fully-fledged merger to secure credible China law coverage and voted through plans for…
Linklaters and Olswang to face questions in Parliament over BHS controversy Legal Business Linklaters and Olswang have been called before a Parliamentary committee to answer questions over the sale and contentious administration of BHS.
Tough odds for City hopefuls as NRF and Camerons both make up only two London partners Legal Business Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has promoted just two City lawyers to partner in a 39-strong promotions round that focused heavily on…
Ince shipping rainmaker makes swift return from major client Legal Business Ince & Co has re-hired former partner and shipping heavyweight Faz Peermohamed to head its maritime practice from the Norwegian…
Promotions 2016: Holman Fenwick goes global in nine-strong partner round as RPC makes up City trio Legal Business With promotions season in full swing, Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) and City law firm RPC are the latest to announce their…
Fountain Court boosts finance bench with arrival of Outer Temple silk Lissack Legal Business Fountain Court Chambers has bolstered its bench of finance silks after attracting banking heavyweight Richard Lissack QC (pictured) from Outer…
‘It’s an inclusive approach’ – Linklaters head Gideon Moore on the new view from Silk Street Legal Business Gideon Moore replaced Simon Davies as global managing partner of Linklaters at the start of the year after an unsettled period…
Partner fined after failing to report ‘serious financial difficulties’ to regulator Legal Business A former partner of now defunct firm Tracey Barlow Furniss & Co has admitted he failed to report his firm’s…
‘The worst is over’: S&P report predicts end for mega regulatory fines for banks Legal Business As the UK bank reporting season gets into full swing, a new study says the era of fines, compensation and…
Irwin Mitchell promotes six females in 13-strong round Legal Business Irwin Mitchell has increased diversity within its partnership in this year’s promotion round, with six females making the cut out…
Sidley Austin reunites Willkie partner with incoming Kirkland private equity team Legal Business Sidley Austin has filled a hole in its City finance debt team with the hire of Willkie Farr & Gallagher…
Merlin Entertainments appoints new general counsel as theme park owner admits liability over crash Legal Business Merlin Entertainments, owner of attractions including Alton Towers, Legoland and Madame Tussauds, has appointed a new general counsel as the…
Freshfields fee fallout: Government to consider capped fee contracts after Eurostar controversy Legal Business The UK government will explore the use of capped fee contracts for legal work following a report into the £2.8m…
Weil and DLA take lead roles as retailer BHS enters administration Legal Business Weil, Gotshal & Manges has advised British department store chain BHS as it filed for administration today (25 April), with…
University of Law appoints third chief executive in a year Legal Business The University of Law (ULaw) has appointed its third chief executive in less than a year, recruiting economist and lecturer…
