SDT pushes for lower standard of proof in serious conduct cases but claims won’t lead to ‘easier’ prosecutions Tom Baker The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has announced its intention to move from a criminal to a civil standard of proof…
Eversheds’ City partner promotions dip in bolstered global round as Fieldfisher makes up most ever Hamish McNicol Eversheds Sutherland’s international business has made 27 partner promotions, up seven on a flat 2018 round, but with just three…
Comment: ‘This ain’t stewardship’ – delaying partnership until mid-30s is unsustainable Alex Novarese Having recently shared a few drinks with one of the most talked-up youngish corporate lawyers in the City, the question…
Deal watch: Linklaters lands roles on Debenhams administration and Carlyle oil deal Hamish McNicol Linklaters has secured a role in the pre-pack administration of Debenhams, in which the struggling department store has been taken over…
Revolving Doors: King & Spalding continues lateral spree with double hire as Linklaters loses NY funds partners to Debevoise Anna Cole-Bailey The first week of April saw no fooling around in the lateral hires market. King & Spalding has continued its…
A&O ups the ante on female partner promotions as Skadden ends City investment drought Nathalie Tidman Allen & Overy has promoted 14 London partners amid a scaled up 34-strong global round while Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher…
Global London overview – Sharks in the fish pond Nathalie Tidman In last year’s Global London overview, attention focused on three non-UK firms with more than 400 lawyers in the City.…
Global London Focus: Morrison & Foerster Marco Cillario London headcount: 73 lawyers, 20 partners Lawyer headcount change since 2013: +52% London heads: Alistair Maughan and Jonathan Wheeler, office…
Global London Focus: Dechert Nathalie Tidman London headcount: 169 lawyers: 44 partners (26 equity, 18 non-equity) Lawyer headcount change since 2013: +29% London office management committee:…
Global London Focus: M&A – Hunting for whales Nathalie Tidman ‘Initially the client was concerned, but the investment banks said: “A big tick for Gibson Dunn in public M&A…
Global London: The Big Long – Inside Sidley’s daring attempt to relaunch as a private equity leader Marco Cillario Summer 2015. Four US lawyers meet at Nobu restaurant in London. Sidley Austin management committee chair Larry Barden and Europe…
Marching on – A Global London debate exploring the progress and prospects for US leaders Nathalie Tidman Marco Cillario, Legal Business: Are US firms in London about to reach a maturity that means we will see less…
Watching the watchmen – inside the growing market for legal advisory work Anna Cole-Bailey It used to be that law firms were rather more comfortable doling out advice than receiving it, but in an…
Innovation needs champions as Axiom doubts emerge Alex Novarese We have at LB Towers something of a reputation for being sceptical of the claims to fresh thinking surrounding much…
The big 30 – Make ‘em partner or you’ll lose ‘em Alex Novarese Having recently shared a few drinks with one of the most talked-up youngish corporate lawyers in the City, the question…
US firms in London – the new apex predators are here Alex Novarese There was never any doubt that 2018 would prove another good year for US law firms in London coming off…
Deal View: Goodwin’s City practice goes beyond the clichés with 58% revenue growth Nathalie Tidman The cliché says that you have to start somewhere and so Goodwin Procter’s London branch did in 2011 with a…
