Clifford Chance partner Panayides to face SDT over Excalibur involvement Tom Baker In another twist in the Excalibur professional negligence saga and a clear sign of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) clamping…
‘Meagre and inadequate’: Hammond’s Budget sees £600m stripped from Ministry of Justice Tom Baker While yesterday’s (22 November) lukewarm autumn Budget saw fresh cash boosts handed out to the NHS and Ministry of Defence…
Sector focus vindicated for Watson Farley & Williams as it maintains pace with 13% H1 revenue surge Tom Baker After quietly establishing itself as one of the LB100’s strongest performers in the last financial year, Watson Farley & Williams…
Cleary Gottlieb makes London disputes play as Herbert Smith Freehills loses seasoned partner Tom Baker The continued dominance of US firms in the City lateral market shows no sign of slowing, with Cleary Gottlieb Steen…
Fieldfisher sets pace again with 20% H1 growth as it unveils more key hires Tom Baker After a string of international office openings and staking a claim as one of the fastest growing firms in the…
Disputes eye: How the talent flow demonstrates the Bar’s strength Tom Baker Speaking to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer disputes veteran Jon Lawrence this summer on his decision to join Brick Court Chambers, he…
SDT hands Locke Lord record £500,000 fine for ‘dubious financial arrangements’ of former lawyer Tom Baker The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has handed Locke Lord its largest ever financial penalty imposed on a law firm, fining…
Reforms attempt to curb Rolls-Royce disclosure as litigation costs spiral upwards Tom Baker Pretty much everyone agrees that the current state of disclosure has grown into an unworkable and extortionate mess… but getting…
Revolving doors: Shepherd and Wedderburn taps Scottish rival for London partner as Mayer Brown loses two to Gibson Dunn Tom Baker In a busy week of lateral recruitment in the UK, Shepherd and Wedderburn has made a key hire in London…
‘A lot of noise without substance’: profession divided on impact of Paradise Papers Tom Baker As the contents of the Paradise Papers soaks up column inches worldwide, the profession has offered a mixed response so…
Under the sword Tom Baker Tom Baker assesses attempts to revive the flagging Serious Fraud Agency amid a fractious political debate It is fair to…
Client profile: Mark Maurice-Jones, Nestlé Tom Baker Unusually for the current UK and Ireland general counsel (GC) of Swiss multinational and famed KitKat creator Nestlé, Mark Maurice-Jones’…
Watchstone Group files defence as war of words with S&G over Quindell continues Tom Baker The ongoing Slater and Gordon (S&G) saga shows no sign of abating, as the Watchstone Group (formerly Quindell) in October…
Disputes eye: How the talent flow demonstrates the Bar’s strength Tom Baker Speaking to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer disputes veteran Jon Lawrence this summer on his decision to join Brick Court Chambers, he…
Litigators warn of impact on clients as ENRC wins right to appeal controversial privilege decision Tom Baker Legal professional privilege (LPP) was thrown a lifeline last month, when mining giant Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) was granted…
Deal watch: London PE teams lead on Pure Gym buyout as Freshfields doubles-up for CVC Tom Baker Established private equity players Latham & Watkins, Ropes & Gray and Travers Smith have won roles on Pure Gym’s sale…
Keeping home fires burning – DLA Piper chief Picón to join Latham & Watkins in Spain Tom Baker Moving to the highest-grossing firm in the world from one that used to hold that position, DLA Piper senior partner…
ULaw continues fightback to bring in high-profile former chief of arch rival BPP Tom Baker In about as big a talent move as possible between the UK’s two dominant legal training providers, BPP’s former chief…
International round-up: Europe focus for new offices and key hires while Clydes US deal hits buffers Tom Baker In a busy week for international practices, DWF has made a breakthrough on the continent, opening its first Italy office…
‘Sector needs to take this seriously’: cyber-attack on offshore firm Appleby sees data on brink of entering public domain Tom Baker The growing threat of cyber-attacks shows no sign of abating, with news that global offshore firm Appleby was the victim…
