‘We are a true partnership’: Slaughter and May names Wittmann new practice head as CC re-elects senior partner Legal Business Slaughter and May has appointed David Wittmann as the firm’s practice partner with the role’s current holder, partner Paul Olney,…
The Friday Edit: Ethics and the modern GC, ethics in court and partners behaving badly Legal Business As we prepare for the clocks to go back this weekend, here’s our regular look back at some of the…
Testing times: CC’s Myers and Felsenstein talk partner exits and having probably ‘the best private equity team in the world’ Legal Business It’s fair to say Clifford Chance’s (CC’s) traditionally esteemed private equity team has faced testing times in recent years, as…
‘Not weighed down by a partnership’: Private equity invests £3.15m in Keystone Law Jaishree Kalia Keystone Law has turned to boutique private equity house Root Capital to fund its growth plans, raising £3.15m in return for…
‘A warning to third-party funders’: Litigation funders found liable for indemnity costs in $1.6bn Excalibur dispute Legal Business In what was a keenly awaited judgment for the third party funding profession, the Commercial Court has yesterday (23 October)…
Redundancy watch: Parabis closes entire claimant offering in Croydon Legal Business Parabis Law’s claimant arm Cogent Law is making 24 redundancies in its Croydon base affecting Cogent Law office’s entire headcount,…
Guest post: Partners Behaving Badly – how not to handle client relations Legal Business The other day we were in a meeting with the head of strategy and marketing and the chair of an…
Dealwatch: Latham & Watkins, Macfarlanes and Travers Smith lead on £200m Gorkana sale Legal Business Latham & Watkins, Macfarlanes and Travers Smith have all landed key roles on the £200m sale of media database Gorkana…
‘A tactic to intimidate lawyers’: Facebook sues DLA Piper for bringing ‘fraudulent’ US lawsuit Legal Business Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg are suing trans-Atlantic firm DLA Piper for its role in bringing a case which they…
‘Ahead of the curve’: Allen & Overy and Clifford Chance act on UK government’s landmark renminbi bond issue Jaishree Kalia Magic Circle firms Allen & Overy (A&O) and Clifford Chance have advised on the UK’s renminbi debut bond issue, the…
‘An important step in executing our strategy’: Bird & Bird opens in Australia following merger with local ally Legal Business Bird & Bird is establishing an Australian office by merging with Sydney-based Truman Hoyle, 20 months after entering into a…
Reed Smith ISP clients defeated in landmark counterfeit website dispute brought by Cartier owner Sarah Downey In what gives brand owners the power to combat trademark infringement in the EU, UK internet service providers were defeated…
Into Africa: Orrick launches Cote d’Ivoire presence as Gide announces Morocco union with Cuatrecasas Legal Business The race by firms to establish a presence in Africa continues apace as Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has today (20…
Comment: Leadership in law – improving, crucial and maybe in the nick of time Alex Novarese Strong leadership is fundamental to driving innovation in law firms. This is not a discussion point. There is no discussion.…
Joining the Partnership: John Lewis appoints BG Group veteran as GC Legal Business The John Lewis Partnership has appointed BG Group’s deputy general counsel (GC) Keith Hubber as the successor to Margaret Casely-Hayford,…
Revolving Doors: Arnold & Porter and Squire Patton Boggs make moves in the City while Bird & Bird brings in a new head of corporate in Poland Legal Business Squire Patton Boggs has recruited a London projects team from Nabarro spearheaded by partner Robin Baillie, as Arnold & Porter…
Salaries: Allen & Overy thaws out and increases trainee/associate pay Jaishree Kalia After having decided to freeze pay earlier this year, Allen & Overy (A&O) has decided to up trainee, junior and…
The Friday Edit: Lloyds unveils panel, LB unveils The Disputes Yearbook and Slaughters’ magic still mesmerises the profession Legal Business It’s that time of the week again, dear readers, where we help you look back at the interesting legal happenings…
PwC Legal targets regional growth with Addleshaw Goddard partner hire Legal Business PwC Legal continues to invest in expanding its offering and has today (16 October) announced the appointment of Addleshaw Goddard…
From 74 interested to nine strong panel: Circle Housing appoints panel after year-long review Legal Business Following a 12-month review of its legal advisory panel, Circle Housing Group, the social housing provider for London and the…
