Revolving doors: KWM disputes head joins Quinn Emanuel start-up in Sydney Legal Business The fallout from upheaval within firms in the upper echelons of the Australian legal market continues with news today (5…
Supply and demands – will the cheap talent run out for GCs in 2014? Legal Business With rising demand for in-house counsel, bluechip legal teams are hunting for talented lawyers. Legal Business surveys the recruitment outlook.…
The New New Normal – a changing market beckons for 2014 Legal Business The last three years have drawn to a close heralding another 12 months much like those that went before: depressing.…
‘Mishcon’ no more but a City player at last? Wragges needs a big deal and the old magic Legal Business ‘Wragge & Co was the Mishcon of its day.’ That statement from a former veteran of the Midlands giant sums…
How to win cases and influence people – litigation funding strives to go mainstream Legal Business As third-party funders enjoy robust growth within a buoyant disputes climate, Legal Business assesses current attitudes towards litigation’s controversial bankrollers.…
Punch above weight – the finance teams aiming to take on the City’s heavyweights Legal Business As confidence begins to re-emerge at City finance teams, Legal Business profiles the mid-market players intent on challenging the Square…
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi launches first EMEA panel Legal Business Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) has announced its first-ever panel for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), with eight…
BG Group slims down legal roster to three Legal Business For a FTSE 100 company operating in 20 countries, BG Group’s panel of four law firms was already slim, but…
Reed Smith set for record year in London thanks to lateral push and sector focus Legal Business David Stevenson reports on Reed Smith’s evolution into credible global contender For a 1,500-lawyer, top-30 Global 100 firm, Reed Smith…
Clifford Chance in line for windfall payment after PwC reaches European Lehman settlement Legal Business As latest payout confirmed to Lehman’s creditors, total US and UK costs soar to $2bn Clifford Chance is among the…
RPC abolishes flat-rate salary for newly-qualified solicitors Legal Business City firm to move junior lawyers to structure based on merit and market rates. RPC has taken the final steps to…
If the shoe just about fits – Wragges in merger talks with Lawrence Graham Legal Business Proposed merger promises Birmingham firm significant City presence. The announcement last month that Wragge & Co and Lawrence Graham (LG)…
Life During Law: Marco Compagnoni Legal Business I’m a forward-looking type of guy. Looking back on your career is something you do when you’re retiring. At the…
Half-year financial results point to relative revival at leading UK firms Legal Business Cyclical departments increasing contribution to bottom line As an analytical tool half-year figures may be superficial but as a litmus…
The Last Word: A year in review Legal Business Aside from bad knitwear and excessive alcohol consumption, Christmas is a time for reflection as well as looking ahead. With…
Consolidating pharma giants to drive global M&A as advisers secure major deals from Novartis and Shire Legal Business The pharmaceutical industry is the driving force behind a number of recent high-value M&A transactions as drugs companies look for…
Former Times head of legal Alastair Brett to face hearing for misleading court Legal Business The former head of legal for The Times newspaper, Alastair Brett, will appear before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) tomorrow…
Updated: Clifford Chance in line for windfall payment after PwC reaches European Lehman settlement Legal Business Clifford Chance is among the creditors of the European operations of Lehman Brothers set to receive a windfall after administrator PwC…
Hefty fines: Cleary, Slaughters and CC advise on banks’ €1.7bn rate-rigging settlement Legal Business A collection of some of Europe’s strongest antitrust practices have been advising some of the world’s largest global banks as…
DISSENT: The battle for talent and other phoney wars Legal Business A false ‘war for talent’ has seen law firms create their own staff shortages, argue Laura Empson and Louise Ashley.…
