Eversheds’ sole adviser mandate under threat as Severn Trent starts tender process Kathryn McCann FTSE 100 company Severn Trent Water is to kickstart its tender process in a matter of weeks, as its current…
Herbert Smith Freehills’ heavyweight misses out on management post after elections Tom Moore Herbert Smith Freehills‘ (HSF) partnership vote for its global partnership council has revealed the firm’s post-merger dynamics, with prominent corporate…
The clients’ verdict: Linklaters wins best firm in show from annual in-house survey Legal Business In what signals a marked return to favour for the City’s elite players, Magic Circle firm Linklaters has led the…
En masse management shakeup at Baker & McKenzie as chairman Eduardo Leite handed a two-year extension Tom Moore Chairman of the world’s largest law firm Baker & McKenzie, Eduardo Leite, has had his term extended by two years…
‘A difficult decision’: Rob Day steps down as KWM SJ Berwin MP while Kon continues Legal Business King & Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin has today (7 October) announced the election of UK real estate co-head William Boss…
Dealwatch: Linklaters and Clifford Chance drive webuyanycar.com owner’s IPO Legal Business As the rush by British companies to float on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) continues apace, Magic circle pair Linklaters…
Signature Litigation grows revenues 70% to £8m and unveils team profit-sharing model Legal Business High-flying disputes boutique Signature Litigation has seen its revenue surge by 70% from £4.82 to £8.17m in 2013/14, despite having…
City departures continue for Edwards Wildman as Osborne Clarke recruits IP partner Sarah Downey Osborne Clarke has become the latest firm to dip into Edwards Wildman Palmer’s dwindling London partnership, and has recruited IP…
‘With our deep gratitude’: Olswang’s CEO Stewart resigns Legal Business Olswang’s chief executive officer David Stewart has stepped down from his role after seven years leading the firm, either as…
Baker & McKenzie ups its bet on Saudi Arabia with second office Tom Moore Baker & McKenzie and its Saudi Arabian association Legal Advisors, Abdulaziz I Al-Ajlan & Partners, are set to open a…
‘More flexible models’: Simmons launches contract lawyer service with Adaptive Legal Business Simmons & Simmons has become the latest firm to jump on the innovation bandwagon with the launch of a high-end…
News in brief – October 2014 Legal Business LORD CHANCELLOR ACTED ‘UNLAWFULLY’ IN LEGAL AID CONSULTATION Kingsley Napley and 11 KBW last month acted for the London Criminal…
The new boy – can Ryde & co keep Slaughters’ deal team on top? Tom Moore The City’s top deal shop has a new corporate head. Legal Business meets Andy Ryde and asks if Slaughters can…
Leadership and innovation – Visionaries, politicians and survivors Legal Business In today’s ultra-competitive legal market, the thin line between success and failure hinges on the quality of a firm’s leadership.…
Leadership and innovation – Profession, disrupt thyself? Legal Business The Innovator’s Dilemma has become arguably the most influential business book of the last 20 years and is often cited…
Leadership and innovation – The partnership dilemma Legal Business Demanding clients, advancing tech and a tough economy have ushered in intense pressure for law firms to change. Can law…
Disputes overview: Martial Law Legal Business The post-banking crisis boom in litigation has put disputes work back at the centre of global law. As the economy…
Perspectives: Simon Davis, Clifford Chance Legal Business When I was at school trying to figure out what to study at university, the school organised a series of…
Perspectives: Jan Paulsson, Three Crowns Legal Business I didn’t start school until I was 13. I grew up in Liberia and it was wonderful growing up in…
Perspectives: Gary Born, Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr Legal Business I grew up on a military base, I was an army brat in what was then West Germany, and they…
