Life During Law: Kevin Gold, Mishcon de Reya Legal Business My career has been one of misfortune for others and fortune for me. I had two senior partners that died…
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Gibson Dunn swoop for HSF capital markets duo boosts English law capability Legal Business Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s appointment of Herbert Smith Freehills’ (HSF’s) capital markets duo Steve Thierbach and Chris Haynes is an…
Vaulting ambition: Clydes expands with Scottish tie-up Legal Business Simpson & Marwick merger signed as firm eyes 2016 Miami launch After months of negotiations, Clyde & Co successfully secured…
Blowing in the wind: is legal education change creating a perfect storm for reform? Legal Business Victoria Young assesses legal education sector in wake of Kaplan exit and ULaw sale With news breaking recently that Kaplan…
Korea still a boon for global firms as A&O, White & Case set up shop Legal Business Global 100 firms continue to pile into South Korea, with Allen & Overy (A&O) and White & Case launching in…
‘A key gateway’: Osborne Clarke formalises Hong Kong JV Legal Business Asia move continues following India play Osborne Clarke (OC) said Hong Kong was its ‘key gateway’ as it heads deeper…
Linklaters takes lead role for SAB on proposed mega-merger Legal Business Freshfields and Hogan Lovells win roles on deal Brewing giant SABMiller turned to Linklaters, alongside its regular adviser Hogan Lovells,…
Finance view: The night of the living wills – bank resolution work offers opportunity for FinReg counsel Legal Business Michael West reports on the introduction of bank resolution protocols Financial regulatory lawyers returned from their holidays this year to…
Concerns raised as consultation closes on court fee hikes Legal Business Disputes practitioners contend another hike will deter foreign litigants City lawyers have voiced concerns over government policy once again as…
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Deal watch: Corporate activity in October 2015 Legal Business HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS AND ALLENS ENLISTED FOR WOODSIDE TAKEOVER BID Australian oil company Woodside turned to Herbert Smith Freehills as…
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DLA Piper launches new sector strategy Legal Business Global law giant DLA Piper has launched a seven-sector strategy as the firm bids to sharpen its focus from its…
Ranson eyes Eversheds’ chief exec role as he leads growth drive Kathryn McCann In a move which sets him in a strong position to run for chief executive when incumbent Bryan Hughes steps…
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‘A critical first step’: WLG sets sights on global stage with Canadian tie-up Kathryn McCann Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG) has set out its global ambitions, following the announcement in July of its union…
Latest hires boost Fried Frank’s bold City expansion plans under Graham White Legal Business Former Kirkland & Ellis de facto London head Graham White has experience in building City practices and almost a year…
