Financials 2016/17: Kennedys posts 8% growth as expansive insurance player builds Euro business Kathryn McCann With a core base of demanding clients facing an uncertain future, insurance specialist Kennedys will be relieved to have posted 8%…
Fieldfisher, Capsticks and Capital Law win spots on SRA’s new general advisory panel Kathryn McCann Fieldfisher, Capsticks and Capital Law have all won roles on the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) inaugural general counsel (GC) panel, Legal…
DWF in acquisition mode as it swoops on legal cost business NeoLaw Kathryn McCann DWF has bought up legal costs specialist NeoLaw in a deal which will see 21 people join DWF’s London and…
Law Society and SRA launch review to cut practising fee by 4% Kathryn McCann The Law Society and The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have launched a consultation on a proposed 4% cut from the…
Eversheds Sutherland wins place on Koch Industries global panel, as co-CEOs reflect on 139 days post-combination Kathryn McCann Eversheds Sutherland‘s co-chief executives (CEO) Lee Ranson and Mark Wasserman laid out client wins and a draft 2020 strategy for…
Mayer Brown, RPC and CMS and five other firms win roles on QBE UK panel review completion Kathryn McCann Eight firms including Mayer Brown, Clyde & Co, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang, DAC Beachcroft and RPC have won places…
Addleshaws, Ashurst, DLA and Eversheds Sutherland chosen for DfT’s first rail panel Kathryn McCann Addleshaw Goddard, Ashurst, DLA Piper and Eversheds Sutherland have all been appointed to tier one of the Department for Transport’s…
‘Community level’: Eversheds Sutherland launches ‘ES Disrupt’ new tech service for start-ups Kathryn McCann Eversheds Sutherland is the latest firm to target the lucrative fast-growth, start-up industry with its launch of ‘Eversheds Disrupt’ –…
It’s over: German firm Luther calls off Addleshaws merger talks Kathryn McCann Merger talks between Addleshaw Goddard and German outfit Luther have ended after Luther called off the deal, Legal Business understands.
Norton Rose Fulbright delays Chadbourne merger due to a ‘few material conflicts’ Kathryn McCann Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) has delayed its US merger with New York firm Chadbourne & Parke due to a ‘few material…
Ireland launch: Pinsents finally reveals plans to open in Dublin Kathryn McCann Pinsent Masons has finally announced plans to launch in Dublin in what will be the firm’s fourth international office opening in…
BLM to cut more business support roles with up to 15% of staff at risk Kathryn McCann Berrymans Lace Mawer (BLM) is looking to cut up to 50 secretarial and support roles across the firm, totalling 15%…
Fieldfisher advises SRA on outsourcing contract for delivering new super-exam Kathryn McCann Fieldfisher is advising the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on the contractual agreements for the provider which will eventually assist the…
Norton Rose Fulbright to vote on merger with mid-pack Australian firm Henry Davis York Kathryn McCann Partners at Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) will vote on a merger with Australian law firm Henry Davis York within the…
‘A bit like Brexit’: SRA super-exam draws strong reaction but is it knee-jerk resistance to change? Kathryn McCann Kathryn McCann assesses the regulator’s controversial new route to qualification In April, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) announced that its…
Moving on: Bond Dickinson offers redundancies in Bristol following QBE panel loss Kathryn McCann Bond Dickinson has made up to five voluntary redundancies in its Bristol office after the firm lost out on a…
‘Logical next step’: Pinsent Masons buys specialist diversity and inclusion business Brook Graham Kathryn McCann Pinsent Masons has acquired specialist diversity and inclusion (D&I) business Brook Graham for an undisclosed sum, fresh from buying a…
Addleshaws, Freshfields and Linklaters line up on Lloyds and Metro Bank £1.9bn and £596.7m acquisitions Kathryn McCann Addleshaw Goddard has scored roles advising both Lloyds Banking Group and Metro Bank on two distinct acquisitions worth £1.9bn and £596.7m…
Bond Dickinson combines with Womble Carlyle to create transatlantic firm with £340m combined revenues Kathryn McCann Bond Dickinson has joined up with its US strategic alliance firm Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice to create a new transatlantic…
Gateley and Anderson Strathern gear up for ‘best friends’ arrangement Kathryn McCann AIM-listed law firm Gateley is close to finalising a ‘best friends’ referral arrangement with Scottish Independent firm Anderson Strathern, as…
