Revolving doors: Fieldfisher takes from Irwin Mitchell as Quinn launches in Perth Legal Business Fieldfisher has given its personal injury team a boost with a hire from Irwin Mitchell, while Quinn Emanuel Urquhart &…
‘Unique opportunity’: Linklaters takes on Goldman restructuring specialist Sarah Mook Legal Business Linklaters has hired Goldman Sachs managing director Sarah Mook into the firm’s restructuring team. Mook joins the global restructuring and…
Norton Rose in pole position for renewed McLaren partnership Legal Business Formula One team McLaren Honda has extended its sole adviser mandate with Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) for another two years.
‘We’ve set out our vision’: Stephenson Harwood reappoints management duo Legal Business Stephenson Harwood has re-appointed its management team with Sharon White staying on as the firm’s chief executive while Roland Foord…
Q&A: Latham’s Sophie Lamb on life in chambers, practice and the danger of post-Brexit immigration policy Legal Business Latham & Watkins’ global co-head of international arbitration Sophie Lamb (pictured) discusses Lord Goldsmith, Latham and the impact of Brexit…
Dentons takes entire Tblisi office from DLA Piper as firm closes in Georgia Legal Business In its second office closure in a week, DLA Piper will shut down its Georgia operations with all fee earners,…
Sponsored briefing: Navigant’s David Lawler on recent developments in asset-tracing claims Legal Business Given the multiplicity of channels available to money launderers and the increasingly sophisticated methods they use to cover their tracks…
‘Not a central issue for clients’: BLP scales back IP practice as nine-lawyer team joins Bristows Legal Business BLP confirmed today (21 March) that nine of its lawyers, including intellectual property (IP) head Simon Clark and head of…
KWM New York co-founder Dasgupta quits for Reed Smith leaving one partner in legacy SJ Berwin outpost Legal Business Reed Smith confirmed today (21 March) King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) New York-based international funds partner Parik Dasgupta has joined…
Linklaters elects 26 new partners as round size increases again but misses female partner target Legal Business Linklaters has promoted 26 new lawyers to its partnership, increasing the size of its promotions round for the fourth year…
Revolving doors: A&O strengthens Spanish practice as Stewarts, CMS and DAC Beachcroft make appointments Legal Business The pace of lateral hires remains constant as spring approaches, with firms making a host of key appointments in the…
Sponsored briefing: Navigant’s Peter Brooker on how London retains its position in global construction disputes Legal Business Whether for commercial litigation or arbitration, London has established a position as one of the leading centres for international construction…
Slaughters dials in on latest Vodafone deal as telco moves to create India’s largest communications operator Legal Business Slaughter and May, Allen & Overy (A&O), S&R Associates, Vaish Associates Advocates and Bharucha & Partners all gained mandates as…
Linklaters last Magic Circle firm to post spring trainee retention rates as Osborne Clarke keeps 100% Legal Business Linklaters, Norton Rose Fulbright and Osborne Clarke have all posted their spring trainee retention rates, with Osborne Clarke keeping 100%…
In-house: Former Deutsche Bank heavyweight Slatter resurfaces at Visa to take European general counsel role Legal Business Emma Slatter, Deutsche Bank’s former head of strategy, has agreed to join Visa Europe as general counsel to replace Niamh…
Slater and Gordon set for debt for equity swap as banks sell off 94% of loan book Legal Business Australian-listed law firm Slater and Gordon has sold off 94% of its loans to a consortium of investors to restructure…
LSB chair steps aside as MoJ implements opens competition for successor Legal Business Chairman of the Legal Services Board (LSB), Sir Michael Pitt, has ruled himself out of contention for a second year…
Partner promotions: Gowling and Farrer appoint five each in strong rounds for women Legal Business LB100 firms Gowling WLG and Farrer & Co have carried out their latest promotion rounds, with 80% of both Farrer…
In-house: King chief legal officer Miller leaves Candy Crush maker for tech start-up Legal Business Social gaming giant King Digital Entertainment has seen the departure of its chief legal officer and company secretary Robert Miller…
Kirkland takes Weil PE partner to replenish battered Munich offering Legal Business Kirkland & Ellis has hired Munich-based corporate partner Volkmar Bruckner from Weil, Gotshal & Manges following its loss of a…
