Off the hook: why Gen Z isn’t answering your calls Anna Huntley For senior lawyers who date back to the ancient days before the internet, the telephone remains an essential communication tool:…
Revolving Doors: Hogan Lovells and Linklaters boost competition as Simpson Thacher snaps up US funds quartet Anna Huntley Prompted by the ongoing increase in class action claims, Hogan Lovells has strengthened its highly regarded competition litigation team with…
From farms to the FIG regime: top tax lawyers size up Labour’s first half-year Edgar Tate Back in the summer of 2024, a history-making election victory handed the new Labour government a strong mandate for change.…
Dealwatch: Linklaters, Macfarlanes, Cravath belt up for €785m Ferrari Group IPO Tom Cox Linklaters, Macfarlanes, Loyens & Loeff, Cravath, and IPG Law firm have advised on Ferrari Group’s €785m IPO – the first listing…
‘An important piece of the puzzle’: Pinsent Masons set to broaden China footprint with new launch Anna Huntley Pinsent Masons has announced plans to open a new office in Shenzhen, marking another step in the firm’s ongoing expansion…
Addleshaws set to open in Poland with transfer deal for Linklaters’ Warsaw office Anna Huntley Addleshaw Goddard has today (18 February) confirmed plans to acquire Linklaters’ Warsaw office, marking the firm’s entry into the Polish…
From bellwether to perfect storm: can Travers pull through choppy waters? Tom Cox ‘It keeps me fully occupied, 24 hours a day. I do sleep, obviously, but I’m dreaming about stuff that I…
‘Orderly winding down’ for RBG as collapsed firm fails to appoint administrators Alex Ryan Memery Crystal’s parent company RBG Holdings is set to proceed with an ‘orderly winding down’, it announced today (17 February),…
Chance moment: CC doubles down on private capital, but will flurry of hires pay off? Elisha Juttla As statements of intent go, Clifford Chance has kicked off 2025 with a strong message about its private capital ambitions.
Revolving Doors: Clifford Chance, Akin and Dechert bolster PE and finance teams in the City Elisha Juttla Leading the leading lateral moves this week, Cadwalader has hired a trio of fund finance partners to its London office. Bronwen Jones…
White & Case snaps up A&O Shearman IP trio as post-merger exits continue Alex Ryan White & Case has ramped up its intellectual property capabilities in London with a triple hire from A&O Shearman.
‘I’m going to continue using my voice’ – Irwin Mitchell’s Alison Eddy on her new D&I role Alex Ryan After stepping down as London managing partner following more than 12 years in the role, Alison Eddy – who won the…
Haynes Boone ramps up London presence with seven-strong Memery Crystal team Alex Ryan US firm Haynes Boone has recruited a four-partner team from Memery Crystal, including senior partner Nick Davis (pictured), as the…
Client favourites: ranking the most highly recommended LB100 firms Ben Wheway New research drawing on the views of almost 80,000 law firm clients has revealed the LB100 firms that are most…
‘Fresh perspectives’ – Gibson Dunn’s new London co-heads set out City plans Elisha Juttla ‘It’s exciting for people joining the firm because there is plenty of growth potential,’ says Rob Carr, one of the…
International roundup: Reed Smith debuts in Atlanta with 15-partner team while Broadfield enters Hong Kong with Sidley trio Alex Ryan Reed Smith has opened a new office in Atlanta with a 15-partner team from Morris, Manning & Martin (MMM) and…
Twenty-five strong Memery Crystal team lands at Fladgate in fallout from RBG collapse Alex Ryan Fladgate has hired 25 lawyers and staff from Memery Crystal, as lawyers from the firm continue to find new homes…
Revolving Doors: Latham hires from Wachtell as Clifford Chance continues private capital drive Alex Ryan Latham & Watkins and Clifford Chance lead this week’s partner moves roundup, hiring John Sobolewski in New York and Annie…
‘You’re never done’ – Simmons’ Hoyland on finding the firm’s identity and what’s next Tom Cox ‘You’re never done. I’ve been at this for 14 years and I’ve still got a long list of things to…
Money’s worth: how do clients rate Ashurst’s value proposition? Ben Wheway Ashurst Value: Billing and efficiency 76.09 Billing transparency 75.01 Billing: value for work done 75.09 Communication & case/matter management 80.95…
