Hogan Lovells’ ambitious capital expansion draws in second HSF partner Legal Business As Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) continues to lose London partners so Hogan Lovells is in the midst of aggressively bulking…
Closer scrutiny for the Bar as BSB introduces tougher supervision measures Legal Business Undeterred by the Bar’s reaction to its recent grading scheme for criminal advocates, the Bar Standards Board (BSB) today (5…
Administrators give behind-the-scenes insight into Manches takeover by Penningtons Legal Business Penningtons’ takeover of troubled Manches last month says almost as much about the state of the legal market as it…
High yield, high stakes – DLA Piper makes key investment in deal finance with hire of ex-CC partner Legal Business It’s historically proved one of the hardest practice areas for City firms to break, proving often impenetrable for even elite…
SJ Berwin star David Ryland moves to Paul Hastings as US firms reap benefit of UK vets Legal Business Only four days after its merger went live with King & Wood Mallesons and SJ Berwin has lost leading real…
Slaughters teams up with Carillion law venture to cut costs for bluechip clients Caroline Hill As general counsel (GCs) push their advisers to think more innovatively about costs savings, Slaughter and May has begun offering…
Slaughters teams up with Carillion law venture to cut costs for bluechip clients Caroline Hill As general counsel (GCs) push their advisers to think more innovatively about costs savings, Slaughter and May has begun offering…
Bristol tussle over Simmons’ hire of Mahrie Webb from Burges Salmon Legal Business Negotiations are still underway between Burges Salmon and Simmons & Simmons over the start date of funds partners Mahrie Webb, who…
Pannone presses for S&G deal in wake of failed Cobbetts bid Legal Business Having previously pursued a merger with the now defunct Cobbetts (as it turned out, a lucky reprieve), Pannone’s current discussions…
Ashurst says ‘no’ to Geffen for chairman in surprise election result Caroline Hill A popular long-term board member with the social skills needed to pull together a newly-merged transcontinental firm, Ashurst’s October announcement…
Linklaters’ private equity ambitions dealt a blow by departures David Stevenson Linklaters’ now decade-long effort to carve a credible position in the private equity market has been dealt a serious blow…
Strategy review sets expansive course as Mayer Brown aims to galvanise its business Legal Business Eight months in the making, Mayer Brown’s revamped international strategy will now see the US law firm re-group around its…
Homeward bound: Burke hands Freshfields’ reins to Aitman as he leaves for Boston-based ArcLight Capital Legal Business ‘I’ve held a number of management roles in the firm, which, together with having recently chaired our supervisory body, should…
IT departments a wasted resource in City firms, senior figures say Legal Business City law firms are being challenged to revise the way they view their information technology (IT) teams and elevate them…
Gordons and A&O on Morrisons panel as L&G cuts roster Legal Business One of the UK’s largest supermarket chains, Morrisons, last month finalised its first-ever legal panel, with Allen & Overy (A&O),…
Corporate caution as private equity acquisitions and IPOs trickle in Legal Business A wary optimism was the prevailing mood of private equity partners in October, as deals such as the $2.2bn acquisition…
Burns to maintain Clydes’ expansive form as he takes charge of insurance giant Legal Business Jaishree Kalia talks to Clyde & Co’s new senior partner as veteran head Payton hands over the baton after 29…
Deal watch: Corporate activity in October Legal Business Arrow Global IPO Debevoise & Plimpton and Slaughter and May landed roles on Arrow Global’s initial public offering (IPO). Slaughters…
Life During Law: Maurice Allen Legal Business In 1980 I went from doing conveyancing in Manchester to international finance at Coward Chance (CC). The banking practice at…
The ideal law firm for 2013? Eversheds hunts for its breakthrough Francesca Fanshawe With an enviable brand reach, warm feedback from clients and a focus on innovation and value, Eversheds should be sweeping…
