Revolving doors: Frenetic recruitment continues as firms look abroad for additions Tom Baker In what has been a fast-paced start to 2021, a host of firms including Hogan Lovells, Shearman & Sterling, Clyde…
Comment: Depressing end to Weinstein gagging order narrative means closure for none Nathalie Tidman The whimpering conclusion to the three-year saga that dragged City law into the middle of #MeToo could hardly have been more frustrating for everyone concerned. The Solicitors…
Acquisitions mask decline in organic growth as Knights releases Covid-hit H1 financials Tom Baker Listed firm Knights may have posted a robust 45% rise in 2021 half-year revenues from £31.9m to £46.2m, but acknowledged that without…
Kennedys opens 36-strong Leeds office as TLT and Clydes expand overseas Tom Baker In an expansive start to the new year, UK firms Kennedys , TLT and Clyde & Co have established new frontiers at home…
Dealwatch: Sign of the times for advisers on Priory Group and vegan foods deals Nathalie Tidman Innovative, Covid-driven transactions have continued to emerge in recent months, with the first working week of 2021 proving no exception.…
New management roles unveiled at Macfarlanes as former leader Martin retires from partnership Nathalie Tidman Change is afoot at City leader Macfarlanes as Luke Powell has been lined up to succeed Julian Howard as managing…
Revolving doors: New year hiring spree continues with additions for international and UK players Tom Baker Firms have doubled down on their recruitment efforts in the new year as the likes of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner…
Talking sheds – A&O’s former chief on why the personal touch is critical in a crisis Guest Blog In March last year – as the Covid-19 crisis gathered pace – I wrote in Legal Business that if you’re a…
Quinn Emanuel defies crisis with striking 27% spike in City turnover Tom Baker Showing no sign of pandemic-induced slowdown, US-bred dispute resolution specialist Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has hiked London revenues by…
Promotions latest: Global 100 players adopt mixed approach to new year partnership rounds as diversity tops agenda Mark McAteer The new year has kicked off with a number of large Global 100 firms revealing their latest partner promotion rounds…
Revolving doors: ‘Talismanic’ Dolman heads to Latham amid surge in City hires over holidays Nathalie Tidman The City hiring push scarcely abated during the holiday season, with a host of laterals announced just before and just…
Revolving doors: European and London laterals head up hiring push before Christmas Mark McAteer In a final lateral recruitment drive before Christmas, a number of international firms have unveiled notable partner hires. Bryan Cave…
Dealwatch: $39bn AstraZeneca deal caps off pharma boom year as advisers secure roles on G4S bidding war Nathalie Tidman News over the weekend of AstraZeneca’s $39bn deal to acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals has capped off the 2020 pharma boom in…
Revolving doors: rush of international hires between Global 100 players dominates laterals market Mark McAteer In a week of significant lateral movement between large Global 100 firms, White & Case has expanded its global M&A…
£14bn Mastercard group action claim to proceed following historic Supreme Court ruling Thomas Alan The Supreme Court has today (11 December) dismissed Mastercard’s efforts to thwart former financial ombudsman Walter Merricks’ £14bn group action…
‘Things are looking pretty good’: DWF continues recovery with strong half-year results after tumultuous 2019/20 Thomas Alan DWF has continued its recovery in 2020/21, according to the firm’s half-year results, following a torrid year that saw debts…
Dealwatch: Advisers wrapped up in flurry of deals in final push before Christmas Nathalie Tidman In the conspicuous absence of the traditional round of festive parties, advisers have instead busied themselves with getting a host…
Guest comment: A call to arms for the Bionic Lawyer Guest Blog ‘I am you. I am your colleagues. I am what your customers have always dreamed of. I am The Bionic…
Revolving doors: week of international hires in Asia and Europe as A&O tempts litigator back home from Shearman Mark McAteer In another busy week of lateral recruitment, Allen & Overy has considerably bolstered its disputes offering in London, luring back…
‘Drive long-lasting change’: Professionals urged to take part in survey on law and mental health Thomas Alan Professionals across the UK legal industry are being encouraged to participate in new research to assess the impact of workplace…
